Amador County - Jackson Creek Dental Group will once again open their office to treat children, at no cost, who “fall between the cracks” in healthcare on Saturday, January 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The doctors and their staff have provided this “Smiles For Kids” service to the community on a volunteer basis for the past 25 years. Patients who meet the criteria will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an opportunity to educate both the child and parent about how the effects of poor oral health extend far beyond problems in the mouth, often generating other related health problems. To qualify for treatment, children must be 2-18 years of age, qualify for free or reduced fee school lunches, WIC or CHDP, be a resident of Amador or Calaveras County, and they must not be covered by private dental insurance. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child throughout the appointment. “Children who meet these requirements may receive, at no cost, a complete dental exam and x-rays as needed,” stated Craig Kinzer, DDS at Jackson Creek Dental Group. “Smiles for Kids serves as much more than simply a means for providing dental treatment - it draws awareness to the issues of poor oral health and access to care, and fosters outreach, education and partnership within our community,” said Ron Ask, DDS and founder of Jackson Creek Dental Group, adding: “Together we can make a difference and give the children in our community smiles for life.” Crucial follow-up treatment may be provided through the Sacramento District Dental Society’s Adopt-a-Child Orthodontic and Specialty Referral Care Programs. Several Amador County dentists will also be providing these services as part of the Adopt-a-Child Program. “Every year our dental staff and volunteers offer professional services and education to over 50 local children and their parents as part of this program, helping to increase and improve access to dental services for our community’s underserved kids and give them a smile to last a lifetime,” said Leon Roda III, DDS at Jackson Creek Dental Group. Jackson Creek Dental Group offers a full range of advanced, comprehensive dental specialties, from general care, periodontal care, and orthodontics to cosmetic dentistry, smile design and full mouth reconstruction. For more information contact us at 209-223-2712 or visit our website at www.JacksonCreekDental.com. Jackson Creek Dental Group is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.