Friday, February 10, 2023 AND Friday, March 3, 2023

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days

UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic – UMA Bangor Campus, 201 Texas Avenue, Bangor

The Â鶹APP (UMA) Dental Health Clinic is hosting its annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” in partnership with the American Dental Association over a two-day period. The “Give Kids a Smile Day” will be held on February 10 and March 3 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic located on Â鶹APP Bangor campus at 201 Texas Avenue in Bangor. The two-day event helps to ensure that the same number of children will be served while maintaining all necessary COVID-19 protocols. The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic operates according to the American Dental Association and Maine CDC recommended safety requirements and precautions.

Children ages 5 to 19, who do not have a dentist, can schedule free dental appointments to get cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene education. Students from Â鶹APP Dental Hygiene programs will be providing care with the aid of staff dentists, and faculty members from Â鶹APP Dental Health Programs, and volunteer dentists from the community.

All patients, guests, students and staff are required to wear face coverings. For more information about the event, required COVID-19 protocols, and to make an appointment contact the clinic at 262-7872 or email at bangorhygschool@maine.edu.

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and 22 participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, are providing dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care.  The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, which is overseen by MBVS, received a $100,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to serve veterans who do not otherwise have dental coverage or cannot afford dental care.

The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic received $6,000 of this grant funding and has been providing preventive dental hygiene services (e.g. cleanings) for qualifying veterans throughout the fall semester. However, this program only runs through April 29, so qualifying veterans are encouraged to make an appointment today.

This program also provides Â鶹APP dental hygiene program students with valuable clinical experiences under the supervision of Â鶹APP Dental Hygiene faculty. UMA-Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic has already provided preventative dental hygiene services to over 65 qualified veterans.

“This is a great opportunity to give back to those who have given so much in service to their country,” stated Jacqueline Thiel, of Augusta who is a UMA Dental Hygiene student and Marine Corps veteran. “As someone who has served, I am truly honored to help my fellow veterans improve their dental health.”

To receive dental hygiene services at no cost, veterans must provide a copy of their DD-214 (discharge papers) to the clinic and grant permission to forward the document to MBVS for inclusion in its database. If the veteran does not have a copy of their DD-214, MBVS can assist them in acquiring one by submitting the State of Maine Request Form –  located on the MBVS .

To make an appointment, eligible veterans may contact the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic at 207-262-7872 or visit /academics/programs/dental-programs/patient-services/ to schedule a free dental cleaning, including X-rays and fluoride treatment. The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic is located at 201 Texas Ave, Bangor.

Free Dental Cleanings and Exams available for children through “Give Kids a Smile Day” at UMA Dental Health Clinic

March 4, 2022

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic – Bangor Campus

201 Texas Avenue, Bangor

Pre- COVID-19 image provided: Courtesy of UMA.

The Â鶹APP Dental Health Clinic is hosting its annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” in partnership with the American Dental Association this year.  The second day of the “Give Kids a Smile Day” event will be held on March 4 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic located on Â鶹APP Bangor campus at 201 Texas Avenue in Bangor. The event was held on two-days to ensure that the same number of children could be served while maintaining all necessary COVID-19 protocols. The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic operates according to the American Dental Association and Maine CDC recommended safety requirements and precautions.

Children ages five to 18, who do not have a dentist, can schedule free dental appointments to get cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene education. Students from Â鶹APP Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs will be providing care with the aid of staff dentists and faculty members from Â鶹APP Dental Health Programs.

All patients, guests, students, and staff are required to wear face coverings. Contact the UMA Dental Health Clinic at 262-7872 or email at bangorhygschool@maine.edu for more information about the event, required COVID-19 protocols, and to make an appointment

There is still time for qualifying veterans to take advantage of a free preventative dental hygiene services at UMA-Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic

There is still time for qualifying veterans to take advantage of a free preventative dental hygiene services at the UMA-Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic.  However, this program ends April 29.

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and eight participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, are providing dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care.  The , which is overseen by MBVS, received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to serve veterans who do not otherwise have dental coverage or cannot afford dental care.

The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic received $6,000 of this grant funding and has been providing preventive dental hygiene services (e.g. cleanings) for qualifying veterans throughout the fall semester. However, this program only runs through April 29, so qualifying veterans are encouraged to make an appointment today.

This program also provides Â鶹APP dental hygiene program students with valuable clinical experiences under the supervision of Â鶹APP Dental Hygiene faculty. UMA-Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic has already provided preventative dental hygiene services last fall to over 35 qualified veterans.

To receive dental hygiene services at no cost, veterans must provide a copy of their DD-214 (discharge papers) to the clinic and grant permission to forward the document to MBVS for inclusion in its database. If the veteran does not have a copy of their DD-214, MBVS can assist them in acquiring one by submitting the State of Maine Request Form –  located on the MBVS .

To make an appointment, eligible veterans may contact the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic at 207-262-7872 or visit /academics/programs/dental-programs/patient-services/ to schedule a free dental cleaning, including X-rays and fluoride treatment. The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic is located at 201 Texas Ave, Bangor.

February 19 and March 12, 2021
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic – Bangor Campus
201 Texas Avenue, Bangor

Pre- COVID-19 image provided: Courtesy of UMA.

The Â鶹APP Dental Health Clinic is hosting its annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” in partnership with the American Dental Association over a two day period this year. The “Give Kids a Smile Day” will be held on February 19 and March 12 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic located on Â鶹APP Bangor campus at 201 Texas Avenue in Bangor. The two-day event helps to ensure that the same number of children will be served while maintaining all necessary COVID-19 protocols. The UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic operates according to the American Dental Association and Maine CDC recommended safety requirements and precautions.

Children ages one to 18 who do not have a dentist can schedule free dental appointments to get cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene education. Students from Â鶹APP Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs will be providing care with the aid of staff dentists and faculty members from Â鶹APP Dental Health Programs.

All patients, students, and staff are required to wear face coverings and undergo symptom and temperature screenings upon entry to the UMA Dental Clinic. For more information about the event, required COVID-19 protocols, and to make an appointment contact the clinic at 262-7872 or email at bangorhygschool@maine.edu.

Schedule a Free Screening February 26, 2020, to see if you Qualify

The UMA-Bangor Dental Hygiene graduating class is taking a state licensing board exam on April 22, 2020. Students must find and treat patients who have specific criteria. These qualifying issues will be treated for FREE. To help the students find qualifying patients, free screenings are being held.

TO QUALIFY, PATIENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

• Age 18 or older.
• No existing orthodontic treatment (braces).
• You cannot be pregnant.
• Must have most of the back teeth.
• Must be available April 22, 2020, for the clinical board exam.
• Have not had a dental cleaning in at least 2 years.

Call 262-7872 today to schedule a free screening.