Free dental cleanings for ages 4-12 are being offered through the end of March at the Roane State Dental Hygiene Clinic.
The clinic is on the first floor of the Coffey/McNally Building on Roane State’s Oak Ridge Campus, 701 Briarcliff Ave.
The free procedures include teeth cleaning, all necessary dental X-rays, and a fluoride treatment.
During the spring semester, the on-campus clinic is open 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Eastern Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday.
The free cleanings for children are offered only during the months of February and March. Availability is limited due to demand, so parents and caregivers are encouraged to book quickly.
Anyone interested in learning more information or making an appointment for a child should call the dental clinic during normal operating hours at 865-481-2016.
The dental hygiene clinic also offers cleanings, sealants, and teeth whitening for adults. Available services and patient costs are listed online.
The public is asked to note that the clinic is closed from May-August each year.
Additional details on Roane State’s Dental Hygiene Program can be found online at roanestate.edu/dentalhygiene. Information on the program’s on-campus dental clinic can be found at roanestate.edu/dentalclinic.
Roane State is a two-year college providing transfer programs, career-preparation programs and continuing education.
Founded in 1971, the college’s flagship campus is between Harriman and Rockwood in Roane County. Other campuses are in Cumberland, Campbell, Fentress, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, and Scott counties as well as a branch campus in Oak Ridge.
Visit roanestate.edu or call 965-882-4554 for more information.