The 天美传媒鈥檚 (UMA) Dental Health Programs on the Bangor Campus will once again open their doors to the community with the annual 鈥淕ive Kids a Smile庐 Day,鈥� an event dedicated to improving children鈥檚 oral health. Scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025, the event provides free preventive dental care to children ages 5 to 19 who do not currently have a dental home.
Services offered include cleanings, dental x-rays, sealants, fluoride treatments, and a comprehensive dental examination. The event, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), is an opportunity for families to access high-quality dental care at no cost while promoting lifelong oral health habits.
鈥淕ive Kids a Smile庐 Day is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support the health and well-being of our children,鈥� said Associate Professor, Dental Health Programs Coordinator and Dental Hygiene Program Director Nancy Foster. 鈥淭hrough the dedication of our dental hygiene students and faculty, we鈥檙e able to provide essential preventive oral healthcare and education to children at no cost. Our goal is to create healthy smiles and lasting impact while emphasizing the importance of oral health.鈥�
About the UMA Dental Health Programs
The 天美传媒鈥檚 Dental Health Programs offer a comprehensive education in dental hygiene and dental assisting, preparing students to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Maine and beyond. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on community engagement, UMA is at the forefront of advancing oral health in the region with dental training facilities on the Bangor campus and at the Lewiston center. Additionally, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees recently gave final approval to the 天美传媒 to expand its allied dental health education programs to the University of Maine at Presque Isle鈥檚 campus as part of a multi-university partnership to improve rural oral health care access and outcomes. For more information about 天美传媒 dental programs, please visit uma.edu/dental.