Madison College to offer free dental care to veterans Nov. 7

Madison College will provide free dental exams and X-rays to veterans Nov. 7 as part of its third annual Give Veterans a Smile event. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Madison College Dental Clinic on the Truax Campus. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to the first 50 veterans. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and veterans are encouraged to arrive early. Participants can also schedule free dental cleanings with dental hygiene students for a later date. Depending on their needs, veterans may also qualify for restorative dental care provided at no cost by volunteer dentists working with dental assistant students. “The Give Veterans a Smile event reflects Madison College’s commitment to serving the community and improving access to essential oral healthcare,” said Dr. Adina Ness, director of the Madison College Dental Clinic, in a press release. The event aims to address barriers to dental care, including limited insurance coverage and