WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — When it comes to healthcare, dental coverage is something many veterans go without, but this week MSU Texas is working to close that gap.
The university’s dental hygiene clinic is offering veterans free dental cleanings, x-rays and sealants. Many hygienists say the need among veterans is far greater than many people realize.
All services are performed by dental hygiene students under the supervision of licensed faculty and a dentist, giving them a chance to a chance to give back while they gain experience.
“We get to see something that maybe someone like a regular civilian may not have. So, we get to work with different patients with different backgrounds and different types of families. So, we get to hear stories and just kind of see where they’re from. And maybe they have restorations done in a different country, you know, and we can kind of see just what they have and how we’re able to treat them”, said Kennedy Thomas, MSU dental student.
Source: Veterans receive free dental care from MSU Texas students / Texomashomepage.com