KIRKLAND, WA (February 17, 2011) – Lake Washington Technical College (LWTC) dental students combined with Lake Washington Dental Hygienists’ Society, and local dental professionals to provide over $45,000 in free services to low-income children during their annual Free Dental Care Day on February 5. Children ages 6-13 were eligible for the services.
The group treated 144 children in the Dental Clinic on the LWTC campus. During the day they placed 405 sealants, took 291 bitewing x-rays, and administered 133 fluoride varnish treatments. The Lake Washington Dental Hygienists’ Society estimated the day's services to be worth nearly $45,000. In 2010, the groups treated 134 children.
On March 5, they will provide follow up treatments to some of the children. Read more...
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