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Gala supports smiles

The chief medical officer for the U.S. Public Health Service will be the guest speaker today at a luncheon sponsored by the Dental Angel Fund Foundation. Rear Adm. Clare Helminiak is deputy director for medical surge in the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations.

The luncheon is part of a Total Health Focus to be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at The Chattanoogan hotel, 1201 Broad St. The fee to attend continuing-education courses this morning is $50, which includes the lunch. Walk-ups are welcome for the 11 a.m. luncheon.

Events continue tonight with a black-tie gala with live entertainment, silent auction and dinner from 5 to 11 p.m. Cost is $50. Registration may be completed during the Total Health Focus, starting at 7 a.m., or online at www.dentalangelfund.org. Donations are tax-deductible.

For more information, call 413-5075.