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How Minnesota kids can get free dental care

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Health
Published January 30, 2015 8:48 AM CST
Published January 30, 2015 8:48 AM CST

Volunteer dentists and dental professionals across Minnesota are providing free dental care for more than 6,000 children in need. The Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile program includes two free days of dental care for children who would otherwise not be seen by a dentist.

What you need to know

Tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease, affecting 50 percent of U.S. first graders. Since Give Kids a Smile began, Minnesota dentists have provided free care to more than 60,000 young children and donated services valued at more than $15 million.