Veterans throughout the state of Georgia will be able to receive free dental care in honor of Memorial Day.
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Aspen Dental, which has more than 450 offices across the country, will be hosting its 6th annual, nationwide Day of Service event on June 8. Participating locations will provide dental services for veterans at no charge. There are 10 locations in metro Atlanta, including in Snellville, Acworth, Kennesaw and Tucker.
"Nearly 150 million Americans didn't go to the dentist last year. Millions more live in places where there is little or no access to care. Other barriers get in the way too - like cost, lack of insurance, and fear," the company said on its site. "This is especially challenging for the majority of U.S. veterans as they are not eligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they are 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury or were a prisoner of war."
This year, Aspen Dental expects to serve about 5,000 veterans throughout the country. It’s served about 20,000 since the program began.
To participate, you must make an appointment. Veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to get on the list.
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