St. Joseph, MO – Dental Care of St. Joseph is opening its doors for free services to the community.

A free dental service day will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3921 Sherman Avenue.  Individuals on a first-come first-serve basis can have a choice of free cleaning, filling or extraction.

Dr. Benjamin Elmore said it’s part of an effort to improve the oral health of the community as part of Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated providing dental care to the growing number of Americans who are unable to afford important routine dental care.

“Now more than ever, there are people in St. Joseph who need dental services but have no means to afford them,” said Dr. Elmore. “This event is a great opportunity for us to share our time and resources with those less fortunate and give back to the community we serve.”

For more information, call 816-279-3300 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org.