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Dental work from the heart

A Kelowna dental hygiene office is offering free cleanings for those who can't afford proper dental care.

On April 8, Fresh Dental Hygiene, a small dental hygiene office in Kelowna, is participating in the nation-wide Gift From the Heart event.

This will be the ninth time the event has been held in Canada, but the first time Fresh Dental Hygiene will participate, as they just opened in November.

“We are mostly looking for the working poor,” Joanna Bernath said. “The working poor, large families, seniors on fixed income.”

Three dental hygienists at Fresh Dental Hygiene will be offering up their services throughout the day, and Bernath expects to be able to help upwards of 30 people.

A teeth cleaning like they'll be offering would normally cost about $180 for someone paying out of their pocket, depending on the condition of the teeth.

Bernath, who's originally from Poland, says everyone has access to free dental services in her home country.

“Here we can see people who are so marginalized and they lack the access to basic needs,” Bernath said. “Oral health really reflects on the overall health.”

Those interested in using Fresh Dental Hygiene's services on April 8 can make an appointment at 250-763-7374. The dental office is located at 206-1139 Sutherland Ave. 



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