Free dental care for local children
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists for ‘Give Kids a Smile Day.’
Dental professionals will provide eligible Pocatello and southeast Idaho children who are preschool age through 8th grade an opportunity to receive dental exams and treatment at no cost.
All children seen will receive a thorough examination by a dentist.
This event is targeted toward families that have limited access to dental care.
Proof of income is needed to participate.
WIC income guidelines establish the criteria needed for a child to receive services; however, families do not need to be on WIC to participate in the event.
Number of Household Members………….Max Gross Income/Year
1…………$22,459 2…………$30,451 3…………$38,443 4…………$46,435 5…………$54,427 6…………$62,419
For each additional individual, add $7,992/year. One pregnant woman counts as 2 household members.
The event is on February 1 and February 2 at the Idaho State University Dental Hygiene Clinic at 999 Martin Luther King Drive in building #37.
To set an appointment, call Dana Solomon at Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 239-5256.
The following local groups are donating time and services to this year’s event: Southeastern Idaho Dental Society, Idaho State University Dental Hygiene Department, Idaho State University Dental Residency Program, Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho State Dental Association.
The Give Kids a Smile Event in 2018 provided close to $50,000 in services to local kids.
