Dentists statewide are tooth fairies for kids

February 2, 2013 at 2:40AM
Zoe Medina, 7, took a brief look at her shiny white teeth after being cleaned at the Eden Prairie Park Dental office, Friday, February 1, 2013. Medina was one of 32 patients signed up to get free dental care. The entire Park Dental staff came in on a voluntary basis to work for Give Kids a Smile. The organization is a charitable program coordinated by the Minnesota Dental Association to provide free care to low-income children in need. The two-day, statewide event is Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday
Zoe Medina, 7, took a brief look at her shiny white teeth after being cleaned at the Eden Prairie Park Dental office, Friday, February 1, 2013. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Morgan Landberg, 9, got her teeth worked on by Dr. Sarah Hermanson at Park Dental's Eden Prairie office as part of the Give Kids a Smile program. Morgan was one of 32 patients signed up to get free dental care as the entire Park Dental staff volunteered for the task. The program is coordinated by the Minnesota Dental Association to provide care to low-income children. The two-day statewide program will continue Saturday. Zoe Medina, 7, also took a look at her shiny white teeth after a cleaning at Park Dental.

Dental patient Morgan Landberg, 9, reacted to novocaine as Park Dental Dentist Sarah L. Hermanson, DDS, worked on her at the Eden Prairie Park Dental office, Friday, February 1, 2013. (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES � eflores@startribune.com
Dental patient Morgan Landberg, 9, reacted to novocaine as Park Dental Dentist Sarah L. Hermanson, DDS, worked on her at the Eden Prairie Park Dental office, Friday, February 1, 2013. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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