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$26,000 of Free Dental Care Provided During FSW’s Give Kids a Smile Day Event

Mar 28, 2022

MARCH 28, 2022 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Give Kids A Smile Day event, held on March 24 and 25, provided approximately $26,000 in free dental services to 85 children in the Southwest Florida community.

The services provided by FSW Dental Hygiene students included free dental cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatments and sealants. Students also provided health promotion and disease prevention activities to the children and parents who attended the event. Dental examinations were provided by FSW’s dentists and three Lee County Dental Society dentists.

“Our Give Kids A Smile Day event was a great success,” said Karen Molumby, FSW Dental Hygiene program director. “We provided dental services to children who otherwise might not have had access to dental care, and our students gained valuable clinical experience in the delivery of oral health services to children aged 3-17.”

FSW Dental Hygiene Clinic also provides low-cost dental services Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. -5 p.m., in Building A on the FSW Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the FSW Dental Hygiene Clinic at (239) 985-8334.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: March 28, 2022