ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students will team up with faculty members to provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families on Feb. 3.

The services will be offered as a part of the American Dental Association’s “Give Kids a Smile” program that began in 2002.

At U-M, dental and dental hygiene students and faculty will provide cleanings, simple fillings, x-rays, and sealants between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the School (1011 N. University Avenue) on a first-come, first-served basis. It is not necessary to make an appointment.

Registration is from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 will be seen and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children participating in the event at the School of Dentistry will receive a free oral health kit containing toothpaste, floss, and information on maintaining good oral health.

Patients attending can park for free in the patient parking area (upper level) at the Fletcher Street parking structure adjacent to the School of Dentistry. When they arrive at the gate, patients must press the green button for the gate to rise. Although they will receive a parking ticket as the gate rises, they will not have to pay.

For more information about the “Give Kids a Smile” day at the U-M School of Dentistry, call (734) 763-6933 or (888) 707-2500. This year’s program is made possible with gifts from Colgate, Kerr Dental Supply and the Washtenaw District Dental Society.

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation’s leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care, and community service. General dental care clinics and specialty clinics providing advanced treatment enable the School to offer dental services and programs to patients throughout Michigan. Classroom and clinic instruction prepare future dentists, dental specialists, and dental hygienists for practice in private offices, hospitals, academia, and public agencies. Research seeks to discover and apply new knowledge that can help patients worldwide. For more information about the School of Dentistry, visit the Web at http://www.dent.umich.edu.