Free dental clinic planned Friday and Saturday
A free dental clinic will be held in Burlington Friday and Saturday.
The Missions of Mercy Clinic is scheduled to start at 6 a.m. and run until capacity is reached both days at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter at 320 E. Davis Street in Burlington.
Anyone whose family income does not exceed 200 percent of the National Poverty Guidelines is eligible for free treatment. Find the guidelines on the frequently asked questions page at www.missionsofmercy.org.
Tough economic times could make for a large crowd.
"It's always a problem, access to dental care, but with the economy it's even worse," Dr. Steven Slott, the Burlington dentist who heads up the effort, said.
Slott said about 50 dental providers will work the clinic over two days
The clinic, which is normally held locally in October, was moved to March this year. Volunteer dentists and dental hygienists, along with dental students from UNC-Chapel Hill and help from students from Elon University, offer free dental work to those who can't afford it.
The portable clinic is part of the Open Door Dental Clinic of Alamance County.
"In 2008 approximately 5,400 patients received free dental treatment valued at $1.7 million. The total number of patients receiving free care since 2003 is in excess of 17,000 with a dollar value of $5 million," according to the Missions of Mercy Web site.
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