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the first three people in line when the clinic opens, they will be
seen as an emergency patient that day. Appointments are scheduled usually within two months by calling [phone]. Three
thousand patients are seen annually for general dentistry at low
cost ($35 exam - $375 denture). Patients must prove low-income
status and proof of residency (Arlington residency is not required)
by completing a HUD self-certification form.

Students and externs from Baylor, TCC Hygiene and Assisting,
TWU Hygiene and Assisting, UTA Assisting and other assisting
schools have enabled DHA to meet the need in our community by
serving more patients. Generous area general dentists and specialists have committed to seeing DHA patients in their offices
pro bono.

As a non-profit, DHA is able to provide completely free services
to the 9,000 children SMILES serves and low-cost services in the
clinic due to grants, fundraisers and private donations.
If you are interested in helping Dental Health Arlington
provide much needed dental care to our underserved
community, please consider:
n Attending and/or registering your team for Dental
Health Arlington’s Fall and Spring Dental Seminars

n Designating Dental Health Arlington in your United
Way or employee giving campaign, or consider a
private donation

n Volunteering in the clinic, the schools with SMILES,
at Boys & Girls Clubs during the summer, at Give Kids
A Smile on February 7, 2014 or Give Adults A Smile
n Accepting a Dental Health Arlington patient pro bono
in your office
n Networking with other professionals while supporting DHA at our annual summer Friendraiser

n Being a Sponsor and/or celebrating with your team
at Dental Health Arlington’s Love That SMILE Evening
of Dining & Dancing February 21, 2014 at Cacharel (see
advertisement to the right)
n Liking Dental Health Arlington on Facebook

Under the direction of Sally Hopper, original Executive Director
of 17 years, DHA received numerous awards including: The
President’s Service Award 1999, The American Dental
Association’s Meritorious Award for Community Preventive
Dentistry 2000, The American Dental Association’s Community
Dentistry Award 2007. At each Love That SMILE Gala, one (or
more) Sally Hopper Golden Crown Awards are presented for their
community, dentistry and volunteer support of Dental Health
Arlington.
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