{"id":13553,"date":"2018-09-28T19:44:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T19:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=13553"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:12","slug":"dentistry-from-the-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/28\/dentistry-from-the-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentistry from the Heart 2018 &#8212; A Huge Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Westgate-Free-Dental-Day-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"westgate free dental care day\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Westgate-Free-Dental-Day-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Westgate-Free-Dental-Day.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As dedicated members of the community we love so much, we know our commitment to helping Arlington Heights goes beyond serving our regular patients with excellent care. The Westgate Dental Care team wants to bring quality dentistry to anyone who needs it! That\u2019s why we hold our day of free dental care annually &#8212; to offer necessary basic services to people who may not be able to pay for it otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Free-Dental-Day-Westgate-e1538163813732-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Free-Dental-Day-Westgate-e1538163813732-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Free-Dental-Day-Westgate-e1538163813732.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Well, we are pleased to share the news that our annual Dentistry from the Heart event was a huge success! On September 15, 2018, 25 of our team members volunteered their skills and time to provide free cleanings, fillings, and extractions to adults who may not have access to dental care. In total, we donated approximately $10,000 in free dental care to our community members in need. This event would not have been possible without the support of our staff or Henry Schein and Crest for donating dental supplies &#8212; so we send out a huge thank you to them! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">About Dentistry from the Heart<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Preventive care is the cornerstone of healthy smiles that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, too many people skip out on this vital attention simply because they cannot afford to visit the dentist. Dentistry from the Heart aims to help bridge the gap in dental care for those who may not be able to afford it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Based in New Port Richey, FL, Dentistry from the Heart is a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to people in need. Every year, thousands of dentists, hygienists, and assistants like those of us here at Westgate Dental Care donate their time and resources to host their own Dentistry from the Heart events. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The crucial services provided at this event are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Cleanings<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Fillings<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Simple extractions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">This event provides services for adult ages 18 and over. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Our Commitment to Serve<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">In addition to offering these much-needed dentistry services through Dentistry for the Heart, Westgate Dental Care also recently held a school supply drive which was another smashing success. We are truly passionate about supporting our community! If you would like to get involved in our next event, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/\"><span class=\"s3\">please don\u2019t hesitate to call us<\/span><\/a> or ask during your next checkup and cleaning how you can help out!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As dedicated members of the community we love so much, we know our commitment to helping Arlington Heights goes beyond serving our regular patients with excellent care. The Westgate Dental Care team wants to bring quality dentistry to anyone who needs it! 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