Download 2014 Free Clinic of Simi Valley Offers Dental Services to

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
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