Lafayette, LA. - Residents in the Lafayette community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Magnolia Family Dentistry on Saturday, October 19.
Doctors and team at Magnolia Family Dentistry will be improving the oral health of the community as part of Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated to providing free dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 108 million Americans are living without dental insurance.
Participating providers include Drs. Chase Dronet, Paul Beyt, Jacob Fleig, and Lauren Becnel of Magnolia Family Dentistry, Dr. Morgan Habetz of Youngsville Dental Care, and Dr. Angelica Maheia of Calcasieu Dental Care.
"We understand that many people in our community and across the nation haven't been to the dentist for a long period of time. Some don't understand the importance of dental health, but more often than not, they don't have the financial means," said Dr. Dronet. "This event is a great opportunity for us to share our time and resources with those less fortunate and give back to the community."
There is increasing evidence that links oral health to overall health and well-being. The signs and symptoms of more than 100 medical conditions, including diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Lou Gehrig's disease and oral cancer may first be detected through traditional oral examinations.
"Dental health is a vital part of a person's overall health," said Dr. Beyt. "Through this event, we hope to educate patients on the importance of dental health and encourage them to adopt an ongoing oral care regimen."
During Free Dentistry Day, cleanings and extractions will be provided to patients on Saturday, October 19, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at 4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Bldg 1 in Lafayette. Patients will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 337-456-5573 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org.
"It's very gratifying to see the impact that events like Free Dentistry Day can have on the life of a person. At the same time we're changing their life, they're changing ours," said Dr. Fleig.
