Bayron Rosales, 3, opens wide as Dr. Taibah AlBaker works on his mouth during VCu Dental Care Pediatric Dentistry’s annual day of free dental care last Friday at the Lyons Dental Building on 12th Street in Downtown. The effort was part of the American Dental Association’s annual “Give Kids A Smile” program begun in 2003 in which dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants around the country volunteer their time and talents to provide free care to youngsters who otherwise would not have access to a dentist. In Richmond, pediatric dental specialists offered exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions and minor restorations to youngsters without dental insurance. The national program kicks off National Children’s Dental Health Month.
