Cleft lip patient before

Patient after her fresh start

Fresh Start's Dental Clinic  August 6:  Restorative September 10:  Orthodontic

Most people dread going to the dentist. However, the Fresh Start volunteer dentists and orthodontists are greatly appreciated by the children who face difficult dental conditions because of a facial deformity or accident. The dental volunteers do everything from providing dental health education to boosting the children's self-esteem with a beautiful smile.  Fresh Start provides the vital treatment to children free of charge. Fresh Start serves more than 15 to 30 disadvantaged children at each Clinic. The children are often overwhelmed with excitement knowing that they will be able to eat, speak, and smile more easily. Dentists, orthodontists, and their dental assistants kindly volunteer their time at Fresh Start Dental Clinics twelve times a year. We invite interested volunteers to contact the Fresh Start Volunteer Coordinator, Mimi Askew at 760-448-2021 or at mimi@freshstart.org.  Dental Clinics are planned months in advance.  You must apply to be accepted as a patient in order to receive Fresh Start services. For more information on volunteering CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE for a list of 2010 Dental Clinic dates.