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UMKC School of Dentistry Provides Free Pediatric Dental Exams

Children under the age of three are eligible for the exam.

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UMKC School of Dentistry Provides Free Pediatric Dental Exams

The UMKC School of Dentistry offers children under the age of three free initial exams year-round at their pediatric clinic. “That exam is recommended by the time a child is 12 months old, or when the first tooth starts appearing,” said Brenda Bohaty, D.D.S., chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.


Bohaty adds “The benefits of dental health for overall health can’t be overemphasized.” According to the CDC, Tooth Decay is the most prevalent disease for children age 6 to 11. Most cases are preventable with proper oral hygiene and limiting sugar intake.


“We want every child to have a healthy start, and we hope parents take advantage of our free initial checkups for children under three,” Bohaty said.


To make an appointment in the pediatric clinic call 816-235-2145


*This is an abbreviated version of a larger article by Greg Hack. To view the original article in full, click HERE.


Impact

Public service is built into the foundation of the UMKC Dental School. That commitment to oral health goes beyond campus boundaries. Our students, faculty and staff regularly look for ways to nurture oral health education throughout the community. Expect to see our students work in free dental clinics for adults and children, teach children how to care for their teeth and serve as mentors to minority students considering a dental degree.
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UMKC School of Dentistry Pediatric Clinic
  816-235-2145

Location

  650 E 25th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

More Information

https://dentistry.umkc.edu/

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