LOTWC Dental Clinic Re-opens 2013

                         LOTWC FREE DENTAL CLINIC REOPENS AFTER WASHOUT

 

On Friday, January 11^th, Light of the World’s Free Dental Clinic reopened at their new offices on Mapp Road in Palm City.  The dental clinic had been closed for four months due to severe flooding from storm “Isaac.”  Twelve patients were treated by volunteer doctors, David Girlinghouse, DDS and George Lundstedt, DDS. One patient said he had been taking three Aleves every day to relieve his pain while waiting for the clinic to reopen.  Another patient, whose appointment was scheduled the day of the storm and consequently canceled, said the pain in his tooth was so bad he tried to extract it himself.  Both gentlemen left the clinic on Friday with their dental problems resolved and relieved from their pain.  It is the goal of the clinic goal to provide compassionate and quality care while respecting the dignity of each one of its clients.

 

The clinic, ordinarily open two Fridays a month,  is presently open three Fridays each month because of the backup due to its closure.  There are seven volunteer dentists who work on a rotating basis and who are supported by volunteer dentists and volunteer office assistants.  The clinic is located at 1508 SW Mapp Road in Palm City and is open to all patients with qualifying income and no dental insurance.  The telephone number for the clinic is 772-223-9784.