USA - A free dental clinic at the Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, Iowa -- A free dental clinic at the Iowa Speedway reached capacity early Saturday, as dentists were unable to take any additional patients.
More than 800 patients were treated Friday during the beginning of the two-day event. Gates opened at 6 a.m. Friday and organizers said they had to cap the line to make sure everyone was treated.
"We're doing fillings, we're doing cleanings, we're removing teeth that are diseased," said Iowa Mission of Mercy chairman Dick Hettinger.
The service was offered free of charge. More than 1,200 volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants treated patients on a first-come, first-served basis.
"I've got my husband coming," said Linda Nissen. "He's getting some teeth pulled now and I'm getting some denture work done."
The work didn't cost money but did require a lot of waiting. Nissen said the line was so long that she had to wait nearly eight hours, passing the time by playing Tetris and talking to her neighbors..................
Iowa is 92% fluoridated:NYSCOF
More than 800 patients were treated Friday during the beginning of the two-day event. Gates opened at 6 a.m. Friday and organizers said they had to cap the line to make sure everyone was treated.
"We're doing fillings, we're doing cleanings, we're removing teeth that are diseased," said Iowa Mission of Mercy chairman Dick Hettinger.
The service was offered free of charge. More than 1,200 volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants treated patients on a first-come, first-served basis.
"I've got my husband coming," said Linda Nissen. "He's getting some teeth pulled now and I'm getting some denture work done."
The work didn't cost money but did require a lot of waiting. Nissen said the line was so long that she had to wait nearly eight hours, passing the time by playing Tetris and talking to her neighbors..................
Iowa is 92% fluoridated:NYSCOF
posted by Bill at
9:40 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home