Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20
— from Hilary Canty —
The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International returns to Orcas on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20th. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge to qualifying community members, thanks to the donation of skills and resources by our local dentists and hygienists and support from generous community donors.
Applications are available on line at www.oicf.us , or can be picked up at the Food Bank, the Public Library, Orcas Family Connections or the County Health office at the Senior Center. Completed applications can be dropped off in the Dental Box outside the Public Library. Once you have completed your application, please email orcasdentalvan@gmail.com with the best time to reach you by phone. Applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on severity of dental needs and pain. If you have questions regarding the application or available services, please contact Barbara Ehrmantraut, 376-3395.
The dental clinic is funded and coordinated through the Orcas Island Community Foundation. Both Dr. Ivans and Dr. Bailey and staff members are volunteering to provide care. Dr. Triplet is providing a series of free extraction clinics for the community as well. Jim Biddick is coordinating volunteers to provide check-in support and can be reached at 376-2488. The Orcas Community Church is hosting the van. Housing for the van driver has been contributed by the Gudgell family, Jim and Betsy Nelson and the Outlook Inn over the past 2 years. If you are able to provide housing within the Eastsound area during upcoming visits, please contact the Orcas Island Community Foundation, 376-6423. Working together, we bring bright smiles to our community.
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