I received this information from the University of Michigan Dental school. Just so you know, before attempting to participate in this, the Dental School does not treat people with unusual medical or behavioral problems. If you have a DD family member who is able to cooperate during the exam you might give it a try. They are only giving exams to the first 150 people who show up, so there may be lines.
This is available to anyone over the age of 5 regardless of income. If you know someone who needs a dental exam, whether they have a disability or not, let them know about this opportunity. This is just an exam - X-rays, oral cancer screenings, and oral hygiene instruction. Treatment is not being offered.
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Each year, the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Student Council sponsors Dental Health Day, offering free dental screenings to Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. Because of the increasing cost of dental care, lack of information about dental services and changes in insurance coverage, many people refrain from seeking dental evaluation and service until they are experiencing pain, or find themselves in an emergency situation. Dental Health Day was designed to allow more people, who would otherwise refrain from seeking dental treatment, to receive basic dental health care, free of charge, reducing risks of emergencies.
This year, the 2009 Dental Health Day will be held on November 14. Individuals regardless of income, and as young as five, can participate in the program between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. An appointment is not necessary. However, patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Treatments will not be provided. Registration will start at 8:30 and will continue until 12 noon or until 150 patients have been evaluated. All participants will receive FREE oral exams, FREE oral cancer screenings, FREE dental x-rays and FREE oral hygiene instruction.
For more information, contact the School of Dentistry at (734) 763-6933 or by e-mail (dentalhealthday@umich.edu).
Kate Ratliff
Dental Health Day Chair
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Student Council
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 N. University
Ann Arbor
Please enter the School of Dentistry at the North University Avenue entrance. Parking will be available at the Fletcher Street parking structure.
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