MOULTRIE — Help A Child Smile (HCS) will visit four Colquitt County schools April 9-13:

• Cox Elementary on April 9 and 10.

• J.M. Odom Elementary on April 11.

• Norman Park Elementary on April 12.

• Funston Elementary on April 13. 

HCS will be at the schools during school hours. 

Of new patients, more than 50 percent have never been treated by a dentist. By featuring mobile units, Help A Child Smile is able to operate in areas where a traditional dental practice would not be affordable. Help A Child Smile accepts most insurance, including Amerigroup, Peachstate, Wellcare, PeachCare for Kids and Medicaid.

Founded by Dr. Mark Shurett and his associates in 1993 after 14 years of family practice, Help A Child Smile, unlike many mobile dental programs, provides comprehensive dental care including x-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, comprehensive exams and cavity treatment using composite materials. Children are never restrained or sedated in order to be given treatment.

The mobile unit that will visit Colquitt County is identical to that found in Shurett’s family practice in Conyers. Each full service dental office is staffed with one licensed dentist, one certified hygienist, two assistants, one mobile manager and one X-ray technician.

For an appointment, call Lynn at 1-800-770-0388.