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Volusia County children receive over $5,000 in dental care on ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’

On Feb. 3, 10 Volusia County children received no-cost comprehensive dental care at DOH dental clinics in Volusia County.

By Wendi Jackson, Florida Department of Health
| 2:00 p.m. February 10, 2023

DOH-Volusia Dental Clinic staff members Charlotte Miller, Nichole Vega, Rebecca Granoski, Denise Orlando and Jamie Satterfield. Courtesy photo

Ormond Beach Observer

The first Friday of February is an opportunity for the Florida Department of Health to turn a few frowns upside down by participating in the Give Kids A Smile program.

On Feb. 3, 10 Volusia County children received no-cost comprehensive dental care at DOH dental clinics in Volusia County. Dental staff in the Daytona Beach and Orange City clinics collectively performed 10 exams, nine cleanings, four x-ray sessions, 42 sealant treatments, 10 fluoride varnish treatments, and seven fillings. All patients were also provided with new toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss and educational material to help them maintain good oral hygiene. The value of services provided during the event was over $5,000. Patients ranged in age from age 1 to 14.

The Give Kids A Smile program was created by the American Dental Association in 2003 as a way for dentists to come together in their communities to provide dental services and treatment to children in families who cannot afford it. For more information about children’s dental health, visit the American Deltona Association’s website. Additional information about dental resources in our community is available at volusiahealth.com/dental.