Dr. Kim Danielson and Dr. Paul Bartlam of North Country Dental will provide free dental care to less fortunate children on Friday, Feb. 2. North Country Dental is located at 716 14th Street in Cloquet. People interested in scheduling an appointment may call the dental office at 879-5271 by Jan. 20.
Drs. Danielson, Bartlam and staff are joining thousands of dental volunteers across the state who are committed to providing access to quality dental care for all children. The two-day program, called "Give Kids a Smile," is coordinated by the Minnesota Dental Association. This is the fifth consecutive year for Give Kids a Smile, which has provided free dental care to more than 20,000 children.
"The Minnesota Dental Association is committed to making sure that every child has access to this vital part of their health care and well being," said Dr. Danielson. "We are calling on lawmakers to partner with us and use existing tax money collected from the dental community to provide dental care to children in need."
Patients seeking appointments should be under the age of 15 and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. People interested in scheduling an appointment for their children may call United Way 211 (just dial 2-1-1) or the statewide toll-free number, 1-800-543-7709. Information on specific services that will be provided will be outlined when an appointment is scheduled.
