Taylor Dental & Braces Takes Part in Sharing Smiles Day to Deliver Free Dental Care to New Orleans Families in Need
2024年5月2日 - 11:00PM
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Taylor Dental & Braces and Benevis dental
homes across the U.S. will open their doors to uninsured or
underinsured children to provide oral health treatment at no cost
on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Taylor Dental & Braces is proud to announce it will join
parent company, Benevis, a leading dental healthcare and
orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality
care to underserved communities, for its ninth annual Sharing
Smiles Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM. For the
volunteer event, Taylor Dental & Braces will offer free dental
care such as dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, and
restorative care, with cleanings offered on a limited basis, to
uninsured or underinsured children in the New Orleans – Metairie
area. Families are encouraged to register in advance at
www.SharingSmilesDay.com.
In the U.S., tooth decay affects children more than any other
chronic, infectious disease, and rates of untreated tooth decay are
twice as high for children from low- or limited-income families
compared with children from middle- or high-income families.
Sharing Smiles Day allows Benevis dental homes and their care teams
to connect with neighbors and educate them on the importance of
daily brushing, flossing, and good nutrition for a happy, healthy
smile. Over the past eight years, Benevis has provided dental
relief to more than 3,000 patients across 13 U.S. states, thanks to
the dedication of over 300 volunteers.
“Benevis dental homes are well-known for delivering high-quality
dental care to disadvantaged children and families in 120
communities across 13 states and Washington, D.C.,” said Bryan
Carey, CEO of Benevis. “Sharing Smiles Day is a great way for our
care teams to expand their community reach and welcome new families
in need of oral healthcare and treatment services. We look forward
to this year’s event to provide essential dental care to old and
new friends at no cost.”
Benevis continuously works to improve access to essential dental
healthcare and create dental homes for families with various forms
of insurance, including Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) plans. The dental healthcare and orthodontics
organization supports a network of like-minded, community-focused
dentists prioritizing patient health to make a national impact.
Sharing Smiles Day is open to children up to age 18 who do not
have Medicaid or other forms of dental insurance. The available
dental treatments will be delivered at no cost. A limited number of
appointments are available, and Benevis strongly encourages
families to register at www.sharingsmilesday.com in advance of May
19, 2024.
To learn more about the annual event, please watch our
video.
About Benevis
Benevis is a leading dental healthcare delivery organization for
practices focused on delivering life-changing oral care and
orthodontics to underserved communities. Through comprehensive care
and operational services that expand access to dentistry, Benevis
has a 20-year history of providing the highest quality care to
approximately 5 million children and adults. Its network reaches
more than 100 locally branded dental offices across the U.S. that
deliver treatment through 1.4 million visits each year. Benevis
also advocates for programs and legislation that ensure all
families have access to the oral healthcare they need and deserve.
For more information, visit Benevis.com.
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