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Free dental care offered to veterans

Dental assistant Elizabeth Serrano, left, and Dr. Ryan Draiss work together at the Sarrell Dental and Eye Center in Boaz, Ala. The non-profit clinic provides dental care for children on Medicaid. The Sarrell clinic is considering expansion to other states, including Tennessee. Photo illustration.
Dental assistant Elizabeth Serrano, left, and Dr. Ryan Draiss work together at the Sarrell Dental and Eye Center in Boaz, Ala. The non-profit clinic provides dental care for children on Medicaid. The Sarrell clinic is considering expansion to other states, including Tennessee. Photo illustration. Dental assistant Elizabeth Serrano, left, and Dr. Ryan Draiss work together at the Sarrell Dental and Eye Center in Boaz, Ala. The non-profit clinic provides dental care for children on Medicaid. The Sarrell clinic is considering expansion to other states, including Tennessee. Photo illustration.
photo Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental is offering free dental care for local veterans on Saturday at its Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland and Dalton offices, according to a news release.

The event is part of the Healthy Mouth Movement that Aspen Dental sponsors to help care for those who don’t have regular access to oral care, the release said.

The free care will be offered between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Interested veterans should call 1-844-AspenHMM to find a participating location and to schedule an appointment.