KCHD Offers Free Dental Health Services for Children this Summer
The Knox County Health Department’s (KCHD) School-Based Dental Program is offering free dental services for children and young adults at two locations this summer.
Patients will receive education, screenings, exams, and a variety of other services.
“Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in childhood, yet it is largely a preventable disease,” said Sarah Naill, dental hygienist with KCHD’s School-Based Dental Program. “Attending a free event like this is a great step towards ensuring healthy smiles for our children.”
More than 45 percent of all U.S. children experience tooth decay by age 19, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Details:
- June: 3-6, 9-13, 16-18, 23-27, 30 and July 1.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Interpreters will be available)
KCHD’s West Clinic: 9000 Executive Park Drive, Suite A301B
*ages 1-21
- July 7-10, 14-17
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Interpreters will be available)
Centro Hispano: 201 3rd Ave.
*ages 4-21
Please call 865-215-5131 or 865-215-5109 (Spanish) to make an appointment.
