It's a program designed to make sure that Airdronians in need don't have to worry about dental care.

 The "Give Back, Smile Back" program is a partnership between Community Links and the Blunston Dental Group that's happening today (April 7), and is offering residents of Airdrie who have no current dental insurance or who are experiencing a dental insurance barrier, the gift of a healthy smile.

Meagan Butt, Community Support Worker with Community Links said they're very excited about this first time event.  "We were super excited to partner with the dental group for this program.  It's a free service for the day and it's very exciting for those that probably wouldn't be able to get dental care otherwise."  

Butt says it's a wonderful program for the community.  "It's an amazing community effort and it's something that hasn't been done before.  It's something that's much needed and individuals in Airdrie would have to go to Calgary for that support, so it's great that it's local and we're able to refer families."

Butt said that the Community Links team is grateful for the partnership with the Blunston Dental Group.

Jennifer Blunston of the Dental Group said that the demand for the service has been so great that they actually saw several patients before today's clinic. 

 
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