Dental students offer free services for veterans

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Senior dental hygiene major Mackenzie Roll performs a check-up on veteran Michah Bahr. Bahr served in the U.S. Navy from 2004-2012 and gets his dental service for free from the USI Dental Hygiene Clinic. He said the program is “pretty cool” and he likes to help the dental students get real life experience when he comes in for his cleaning.

Susanna Fravell, Staff Writer

The USI Dental Hygiene Clinic will be providing free dental cleaning, fluoride, and x-rays to military veterans on Feb. 24-28. The dental clinic is working with USI’s Veteran, Military, and Family Resource Center to provide special appointments for local veterans.

 

 Appointments are now being scheduled and required for participants. Participants must bring proof of military affiliation and photo ID to the appointment. The clinic is located in the Health Professions Center in room 1040. You can call (812) 464-1706 to schedule an appointment.