St. Peter Dentists Providing Free Dental Care to Children in Need
Dr. Simonette, Dr. Haugen and Dr. Wong of St. Peter, MN are pleased to be joining the ranks of dental professionals across the state in providing free care to children whose families cannot afford to pay for the care. The St. Peter Family Dental Center office is located at 402 Sunrise Drive People interested in scheduling an appointment on Friday, February 7th,2025 may call the dental office at 507-931-1230.
The Minnesota Dental Association is sponsoring this statewide outreach effort, called Give Kids a Smile, because dentists are committed to providing all children with dental care and helping eliminate barriers to care throughout Minnesota. St. Peter Family Dental Center has been hosting Give Kids a Smile events for many years in the community as a way to provide free dental care to local children who desperately need it.
Since 2003, Minnesota dentists have provided free care to over 86,000 children and donated services valued at more than $27 million to Give Kids a Smile. But challenges still remain. Dental disease remains more prevalent today than childhood asthma. Children from low-income households are twice as likely to have cavities as children from higher-income households, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Regular dental check-ups are critical to keeping children’s teeth and gums healthy, but a major barrier for too many families is the lack of access to affordable dental care.
“This is a special way to reach children in need of dental care. Left untreated, tooth decay can have devastating effects on young children, affecting their overall health and even their success in school. We are so happy to be able to help.”
Clinics across the state will open their doors for this program on Feb. 7 and 8, 2025. Patients seeking appointments should be age 18 and younger and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information on specific services that will be provided will be outlined when an appointment is scheduled.
