SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Local dental practices across Texas proudly served six communities’ oral health needs by joining forces with parent company Benevis for its eighth annual Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 21, 2023. To celebrate their dedication to addressing the oral health needs of underserved populations, the organization is thanking the volunteer practices and medical teams with Benevis Community Hero Awards.
Sharing Smiles Day is a volunteer event established by Benevis to reach children and families in disadvantaged communities that are often overlooked by general dentists. Clinicians and hygienists across six Texas communities donated their time to prioritize the delivery of free dental care such as dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, and restorative care, and cleanings to uninsured or underinsured families. The dental offices that have been honored with the Benevis Community Hero Award for participating in event include:
Allington Dental & Braces in Amarillo, TX
Elstar Dental & Braces in McAllen, TX
Jubilee Dental & Braces in Sherman, TX
Pinova Dental & Braces in El Paso, TX
Topaz Dental & Braces, San Antonio-Leon Valley, TX
Topaz Dental & Braces in Bryan, TX
“We’re proud to honor six Texas-based dental practices with the Benevis Community Hero Award for volunteering their time to treat children and families in need of oral care,” shared Dr. Dale Mayfield, DMD, chief dental officer at Benevis. “Central to Benevis’ mission is improving access to essential dental healthcare and creating dental homes for families in diverse communities and those with various forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Sharing Smiles Day enables us to impact a broader group of patients, especially for those without insurance, and we’re thankful for that opportunity.”