Free dental care for kids onFebruary 9 and 10
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.
Number of Household Members………….Max Gross Income/Year 1…………$22,311 2…………$30,044 3…………$37,777 4…………$45,510 5…………$53,243 6…………$60,976
For each additional individual, add $7,733/year. One pregnant woman counts as 2 household members.
The event is on February 9 and February 10 at the Idaho State University Dental Hygiene Clinic at 999 Martin Luther King Drive in building #37.
To set an appointment, please call 208-239-5256.
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 2017 provided close to $50,000 in services to local kids.
