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Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/07/2026
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Parkland College
Categories
This is a free event for children ages 1-17 for Children’s Dental Health month. It is co-sponsored by Parkland College, CU Public Health Department, and the Illini District Dental Society. Children will receive free dental exams, cleanings, and fluoride treatments. It will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:00am-11:30am. No appointment is needed.
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The Illini District Dental Society, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic Participate in Give Kids A Smile® Day
On the 180 Lime B MTD Bus line.
*Dental Exams & Cleanings
*Flouride Treatments
*Educational Activities for Kids
No appointment is necessary; however, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. There are no income or residency requirements to receive services at the fair.
The Give Kids a Smile® (GKAS) program, launched nationally in 2003 by the American Dental Association, provides underserved children with free oral health care. Each year approximately 6,500 dentists and 30,000 dental team members volunteer at local GKAS events to provide free oral health education, screenings, preventive and restorative treatment to over 300,000 children across the United States.
Give Kids A Smile® Day is sponsored by the Illini District Dental Society in partnership with the Parkland College Dental Hygiene program and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
For more information on Give Kids A Smile®, visit https://www.adafoundation.org/
Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic
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