“Give Kids A Smile gives parents an opportunity to provide their children with dental care that they otherwise might not get each year.” “It’s an honor to be able to be able to hold this annual event that has no out-of-pocket cost to our patients,” said Richard Matens, Chief Health Officer for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. If you are interested in your child participating in the Give Kids A Smile event, please call the SYTHC at 80 to register. Pre-registration is required to participate and openings are limited. Mike Savidan, Dental Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. “Our dental department looks forward to this event every year because it gives us an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of pediatric oral health and to hopefully make a positive and lasting impact on our young patients,” said Dr. During last year’s event, nearly $10,000 of dental services were provided to 27 children at no cost to their families.

The event will be staffed by SYTHC dentists, registered dental assistants and dental hygienists. Any treatment that is diagnosed during the exams will be completed at follow-up visits throughout 2023. Children will receive a comprehensive oral examination (including x-rays when appropriate), teeth cleaning, oral health education and dietary recommendations.

The event provides children, ages 1-12, with free dental work, including exams, cleanings and more.Īs one of SYTHC’s biggest events of the year, the clinic’s Dental Department will provide dental care for any local child regardless of income or insurance status. on Thursday, February 2, at the clinic, located on the reservation at 90 Via Juana Lane in Santa Ynez.

SANTA YNEZ, CA – Janu–The Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic (SYTHC) will hold its third annual Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) event from 8 a.m.

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