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Fort Smith dentists to provide free services for local veterans

Times Record - 11/10/2019

Nov. 10--Veterans in the Fort Smith community will have an opportunity to receive free dental work Friday as part of 'Veteran's Free Dentistry Day.'

My Dentist and Belle Point Dental are partnering up to provide free dental care for local veterans. According to a press release, the day is designed to assist the growing number of people who have served in the United States military but are without insurance.

"We understand that many veterans in our community and across the nation haven't been to the dentist for a long period of time," said Dr. John Phillips of My Dentist. "The event is a great opportunity for us to share our time and resources with the men and women who have dedicated their lives to our country."

Those without access to dental care may experience tooth loss, periodontal disease and misaligned teeth. Individuals may experience other health issues -- including heart disease, diabetes and oral cancer -- which have been linked to periodontal disease.

The release states traditional oral exams can help detect these and other health problems that may pose even bigger risks.

Drs. Kyle Sharp and Phillip Morton of Belle Point Dental both expressed gratitude for the veterans they will serve and hope to positively impact their lives.

"We are incredibly thankful for everything these veterans have sacrificed," Dr. Kyle Sharp of Belle Point Dental said in the release. "Through this event, we hope to honor and support our local veterans and encourage them to adopt an ongoing oral care regimen."

The event will provide cleaning, filling and extraction services for patients between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday. It will be held at the My Dentist location on 6323 Rogers Avenue, and a team of dentists and their technicians will be on hand to serve those who attend.

Patients will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. They are asked to bring a valid form of veteran's identification, such as a veteran's I.D., license with veteran's stamp or DD214 record.

For more information about the day, visit FreeDentistryDay.org or call My Dentist at 479-434-5889.

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