OU College of Dentistry Hosts Annual Kids’ Day
Published: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
OU College of Dentistry Hosts Annual Kids’ Day
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry hosted its annual Kids’ Day event on Saturday, February 26, providing free dental care for 50 children between the ages of 4 to 12 from across the state. Dental and dental hygiene students, under the supervision of trained dentists and members of dental faculty, provided a range of dental treatments and services, from cleanings and fillings to crowns and caps. Listed below, these services, provided at no cost during Kids’ Day, are valued at more than $25,600:
Limited Oral Evaluations: 48
Intraoral: 12
Bitewings: 28
Pedo Prophylaxis: 46
Topical Fluride Varnish, Therapeutic Application: 3
Pedo Topical Fluride Varnish: 42
Sealants: 63
Amalgam: 1
Resin Based Composite: 3
Recement Crown: 1
Crown: 6
Pedo Pulp Cap: 2
Pedo Therapeutic Pulpotomy: 3
Extractions: 13
Patients Received Nitrous Oxide: 22
“Kids’ Day is a wonderful opportunity for our students to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of others who may not normally have the opportunity to receive dental care,” said Tim Fagan, D.D.S., M.S., Department Chair of Pediatric Dentistry.
About the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
The OU College of Dentistry is home to the state’s only doctor of dental surgery program and baccalaureate degree program in dental hygiene. More than 70% of the state of Oklahoma’s dentists are graduates of the OU College of Dentistry. The college provides general dental care and specialty care to Oklahomans through student, resident and faculty practice clinics. The OU College of Dentistry has established a reputation of training its students to provide the highest quality of clinical care available. For more information, visit dentistry.ouhsc.edu.