On its first day in operation in early March, a new pediatric mobile dental clinic saw 16 children at Rossville Elementary School.
The care ranged from routine cleanings to fillings.
For some, it was the first time they had ever visited a dentist.
The clinic is an outreach by Primary Healthcare Centers, a nonprofit organization providing free and low-cost medical and dental services throughout Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Polk and Walker counties. A key part of its mission is offering accessible care, providing support for children and adults with or without insurance.
This clinic joins PHC’s two school-based medical clinics in the area. Those clinics, located at Gilbert Elementary in LaFayette and Tiger Creek Elementary in Tunnel Hill, offer comprehensive care including general dentistry for students, parents, teachers and the community.