Florence-Darlington Tech, dentists to provide smiles for children

STAFF/REBECCA J. DUCKER Senior Dental Hygiene Student Merritt Hall cleans 8th- grader Lakin Clendenin's teeth as the 9th annual Give Kids a Smile Day was held at Florence Darlington Technical College on February 04, 2011. "Its an important fact to know that the number one reason for absenteeism is in school aged children is dental related," coordinator Dr. Margaret Lunn said. "Due to dental needs that haven't been met, abscess and what not, either that the parents don't know about, or that the children haven't relayed to the children." Currently in its ninth year, the annual program served more than 50 children, and had 12 volunteer Dentists.

By: Florence Darlington Technical College Release | SCNow
Published: January 24, 2012

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FLORENCE, SC --

The Florence County chapter of the South Carolina Dental Association and Florence-Darlington Technical College dental students are teaming up again for the 10th Annual Give Kids a Smile free dental care day on Feb. 3.

FDTC dental students assist the volunteer dentists and their staffs provide needed dental care to eligible children between the ages of 6-17.

Last year’s dental day at FDTC’s Health Science Campus in downtown Florence served more than 80 children for assorted dental procedures that included cleanings, fillings, sealants, and extractions.
In all, the volunteers provided $95,000 of donated service.

“This annual clinic day is always a fun, educational event for the community,” Susan Cochran, dental department head, said. The clinic is located on the first floor of the College’s Health Science Campus on the corner of Coit and Cheves Streets in downtown Florence.

The annual Give Kids a Smile day runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.