“Give Kids a Smile!” day this Friday

Dr. Karel Vandervelden will be the dentist on the Ottawa County Department of Public Health’s Miles of Smiles mobile dental unit this Friday, Feb. 3 for Give Kids a Smile Day. He will provide comprehensive dental care for Medicaid insured and financially qualifying uninsured children at Holland West School. Every child will receive a gift bag complete with a toothbrush, floss, prize and an activity.  www.miOttawa.org/dental

Pain from untreated dental disease makes it difficult 

for children to eat, sleep and concentrate in school. 

Poor oral health also affects their self-esteem. 

Ottawa County Department of Public Health Miles of Smiles mobile dental unit provides dental services for Medicaid insured and financially qualifying uninsured children in Ottawa County. Partners include dental society involvement, dentist and hygienist volunteerism, school administration dedication, community support, funder’s generosity, Ottawa County Administration support and Ottawa County Department of Public Health’s commitment to help improve the health of children.

Event contact:

Debra Bassett RDH, BHS

Oral Health Team Supervisor

dbassett@miottawa.org or cell 616-312-9843

Vision - Healthy People 

Since 1931, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked to prevent disease, prolong life and protect public health. Through our evidence-based public health programs and services, we help assure conditions in which all people can achieve optimum health. 

www.miOttawa.org/miHealth 

Holland (616)396-5266 - Grand Haven (616)846-8360 - Hudsonville (616)669-0040