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Volunteer Keith Haley, DDS and Jenny Daniels in the Dental Clinic at the Christian Free- Clinic of Botetourt

The plans have been there almost since the beginning to get free dental care added to the free health care the Christian Free-Clinic of Botetourt has for the working poor of Botetourt County. Last Sunday November 15, the prayers have been answered.  The Christian Free- Clinic of Botetourt dedicated the new dental trailer. It is a mission of love for their fellow man that spurred on the volunteer work of three local dentists and ten more who have signed on to help.

Keith Haley, DDS of Torutville is an amiable man who is part of the three dentists included in the core, who are also Richard Smith, DDS and Ken George,DDS. The clinic is open on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5 p.m. for sign in.

Haley gives much credit to CFCB director, Jenny Daniels . "Jenny does a remarkable  job for a supposedly part-time position. She has the perfect temperment for handling volunteers. She deserves a super amount of credit as does Dr. Bob Allen. They make things happen."

The trailer is an old state owned trailer formerly located at Buchanan Elementary School. Many have helped move the trailer and get the clinic set-up at the CFCB site at Fincastle Baptist Church. This is an adults only site for dentistry as children can get dental care through other organizations, noted Daniels.

Some of the others in the dental community who have donated instruments and monetarily and with supplies are Jack Higgins, DDS, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Fred Coots, III DDS and Hu-Friedy, Inc. "The response form the dental community has been generous with time and expertise as well," said Daniels.

Ten dental hygienists and technicians are also volunteering along with the 13 dentists. "The whole dental community seems to have embraced the idea," said Haley.

They know the need is there as the CFCB has had a weekly amount of folks calling to see if they offered  dental services. They hope the future will be bright for the Clinic and patients. On the first night of operation the dentists filled the Clinic's two chairs with 11 patients. "Dental work is expensive and we just have to keep up donations," said Daniels.

To make a contribution before year end send checks to Christian Free Clinic of Botetourt earmarked dental.

PO Box 890

Daleville, Virginia  24083