07-02-2025
ECU School of Dentistry hosts program to help ‘Give Kids a Smile'
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The ECU School of Dental Medicine and the East Central Dental Society partnered to host 'Give Kids a Smile' at the ECU Brody School of Dental Medicine.
The program has been around for 20 years but this is the first time it was held at the dental school. Children were able to receive care like x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions depending on the results of a pre-screening.
'To have the opportunity to give back is huge. I think it's important, especially in this profession. We know there's a need. We know it clearly exists in the community. We all see it. And eastern North Carolina should be thankful that we have events like this going on and that people are willing to put in the effort to give back.' said Ruby Oxendine, Pediatric Dentist with Eastern Orthodontic Pediatric Dentistry.
Not only did the volunteers help give back but they also helped the kids learn the proper way to take care of their smile.
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