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Free Clinic of Simi Valley and Ventura County Dental Hygienists’ Association Provide Children with Dental Services at “Make A Difference Day” – Saturday March 8, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2014 The Free Clinic of Simi Valley’s Dental Program and the Ventura County Dental Hygienists’ Association to hold a Dental Clinic for children on Saturday, March 8, 2014 CONTACT: Fred Bauermeister (805) 522-3733 SIMI VALLEY, CA – The Free Clinic of Simi Valley and the Ventura County Dental Hygienists’ Association will hold their annual “Make A Difference Day” Dental Clinic for Children, this Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley’s Dental facility in Simi Valley. Over 45 dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants, will volunteer their time to provide dental services to 80-95 children already registered for the event. The dental practitioners will provide exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education. There will be a dentist on-site to administer to emergency procedures. Olga Lafflitto, a staff member of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, and one of the organizers of the event, is very excited about the event. She bubbles with enthusiasm as she describes the event, the cute kids, and the dental supplies that she and the other members of the Hygienists’ Association have purchased, which will be used for the event, and for the Free Clinic’s regular dental operations. “We originally had a cut-off of 80 children, but our registration has swelled to 95 for Saturday,” said Lafflitto. Children will receive a “goody bag” with toothpaste, a kid’s toothbrush and educational material. The services at the event are free of charge, but a donation of $25, which benefits the Free Clinic are appreciated. “We appreciate our association with the Ventura County Dental Hygienists’ Association and applaud their generosity is providing these vital services to Simi Valley’s youngest,” said Fred Bauermeister, Executive Director of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley. About The Free Clinic of Simi Valley The Free Clinic of Simi Valley has provided continuous service since its establishment in 1971 as a non-profit, volunteer-based community service organization. The mission of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley is to provide medical care, counseling, dental and legal assistance to individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay. This includes those of all ages, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds, who are unable to use traditional sources within the community. For more information, visit: www.FreeClinicSV.com and follow the Free Clinic on Facebook www.Facebook.com/FreeClinicSV and on Twitter www.Twitter.com/FreeClinicSimi About Ventura County Dental Hygienists' Association The mission of the Ventura County Dental Hygienists' Association is the serve the dental hygiene needs of our community. It is at the core of everything we do. The funds generated from our continuing education courses go towards public health outreach projects, as well as the Free Clinic of Simi Valley. For more information about Ventura County Dental Hygienists' Association visit www.vcdha.com ###