Kool Smiles’ second annual “Sharing Smiles Day” gives uninsured children access to dental care

Published 2:41 am Sunday, May 1, 2016

Uninsured Tyler children without access to a dentist will be able to receive needed dental care at no cost during the Kool Smiles “Sharing Smiles” free care day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15.

Available treatments will include dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, fillings, and baby tooth root canals and crowns. Treatments will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Treatment offerings will be determined by the dentist. Children who qualify for the services can be up to 18 years of age.

“While Kool Smiles is proud to provide quality, affordable dental care to families with various forms of insurance, including Medicaid, we also recognize there are many children in our community who have no insurance and whose families cannot afford regular trips to the dentist,” said Dr. Diane Earle, managing dental director at Kool Smiles.

The Kool Smiles website provides more information on the Sharing Smiles free care day, including where children in need of dental care can find a nearby participating office. Those interested can visit the Sharing Smiles website at mykoolsmiles.com/sharingsmiles or call 903-533-1816.

– Augusta Robinson