Amador County - Smiling children were walking the halls at Jackson Creek Dental Group after receiving free dental care from local dentists as part of Smiles for Kids 2009. Children who qualified for the program and would not otherwise be able to receive dental care were given exams, x-rays, teeth cleaning, sealants, fluoride treatments, and emergency restorations. The five local dentists, their staff and community members offered this service on a volunteer basis, treating 69 children for services totaling over $24,000. Dentists participating on Smiles for Kids day were: Dr. Anderson, Dr. Ask, Dr. Kinzer, Dr. Roda and Dr. Simpson. Twenty-eight of these children were referred to local dentists for further treatment as part of the program, and ten were sent to specialists in Sacramento as part of the Sacramento District Dental Society’s Adopt-a-Child, Orthodontic, and Specialty Referral Care Programs. “Educating these children and their families about good oral hygiene and preventing dental disease was one of our priorities during our treatment time. We know that developing gum and periodontal disease can effect the entire body, so early prevention and education is key to retaining a healthy smile and body,” stated Dr. Leon Roda, III. The Smiles for Kids program, a project of the Sacramento District Dental Society and Foundation, is run in support of the American Dental Association’s “Give Kids a Smile” campaign. Participants are member doctors, their staffs, vendors and community volunteers. For more information contact us at (209) 223-2712 or visit our website at www.JacksonCreekDental.com. Staff Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.