Maine program offers free dental care to domestic abuse survivors
A nonprofit statewide program in Maine called Finding Our Smiles works to provide free dental care to survivors of domestic violence, many of whom have lived with missing teeth for years.
More than a dozen dental practices have offered dental care as part of the program. Finding Our Smiles has donated nearly $70,000 worth of free dental work to Maine residents, including implants, braces, crowns and fillings.
“We are so grateful to our participating providers,” said program founder Patrisha McLean, a survivor herself. “Five women have completed the dental work and have had their smiles back and 11 are currently in treatment.”
Read more: News Center Maine
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