By Victoria Rosenblum, The Flip Side Communications
The holiday season is here and people are doing their part to give back to their communities. Pediatric dentist Dr. Lee Weinstein is no exception. This is the sixth year Dr. Weinstein has offered a free day of service for those who cannot afford pediatric dental care.
“It’s time to give back to the community,” said Dr. Weinstein who is the dental director for Arizona’s Medicaid program. “What goes around comes around.”
Dental Associates For Kids Only offers a free day once a quarter and helps 20 to 60 kids per session. The free day of service caters to children who have not been to the dentist in the last year and have no insurance. During the practice’s last free day, Dr. Weinstein received about 120 phone calls from interested families.
“There are plenty of people who unfortunately need the help and are unable to get it,” said Dr. Weinstein.
Dr. Weinstein and the rest of the Dental Associates For Kids Only team give away about $30,000 in free dental care each year. That saves each child about $140 per visit.
The next free day is 8am to 5pm December 6, 2013 and is first come first serve.
“You spruce up your house during the holidays.” said Dr. Weinstein. “You should spruce up your smile for the holidays, too.”