 Jackson Creek Dental Group
opened its doors on Saturday, February 3, 2007 to provide dental care to
children, at no cost, who would not otherwise be able to receive this type of
care. They treated 53 children and provided services totaling over
$11,000.Twenty-six of these children were referred to local dentists for
further treatment as part of the Smiles For Kids program, and five were
sent to specialists in Sacramento as part of the Sacramento District Dental
Society’s Adopt-a-Child, Orthodontic, and Specialty Referral Care Programs.
 In addition to Jackson
Creek Dental Group dentists Dr. Ask, Dr. Kinzer, Dr. Simpson and Dr. Roda, the
following local dentists will be offering this crucial follow-up treatment here
in Amador County: Dr. Bowen, Dr. Curry,
Dr. Durkin, Dr. Eaton, and Drs. Montalbo. Children treated at Smiles for Kids were given exams,
x-rays, teeth cleaning, sealants, fluoride treatments, and emergency
restorations.
 The doctors, their
staff and community members offered this service on a volunteer basis to
patients who met the criteria for the program. “Helping children develop good oral hygiene habits and
preventing dental disease is paramount in today’s society. We now know that developing gum and
periodontal disease can effect the entire body, so early prevention and
education of both parents and children is key to retaining a healthy smile and
body,” stated Dwight D. Simpson, D.D.S. 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.
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