DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) will offer free dental screenings with the return of Give Kids A Smile Day on March 4 at the Carrollton health center, 3201 South Carrollton Ave., from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Free dental screenings, available on a first-come-first-served basis for children ages one to 10 years old, include complimentary fluoride treatments. Additionally, children will enjoy face-painting, balloon art, story time, characters and lots of giveaways. Previous Give Kids A Smile events at DCHC attracted more than 250 people, so attendees are asked to arrive as early as possible.
Give Kids A Smile was launched nationally by the American Dental Association in 2003. Since that time, more than five million underserved children have received free oral health services. Nationwide, services are provided by approximately 10,000 dentists annually, along with 30,000 other dental team members. Henry Schien, a worldwide provider of medical and dental supplies, is the sponsor.