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Give Kids a Smile Day

Making plans for "Give Kids a Smile Day" Friday, Feb. 6, are, seated from left, Dr. Neva Penton Eklund, assistant professor of pediatric and public health dentistry; Primus Wheeler, executive director of the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation; Dr. Karen M. Crews, professor of care planning and restorative services and interim assistant dean for extramural affairs and institutional advancement; Marla Martin, clinical services manager for the School of Dentistry; and Sandra Horne, dental hygiene instructor, School of Health Related Professions; and standing from left, Dr. Pia Chatterjee Kirk, assistant professor of care planning and restorative services; Dr. Frances M. Gordy, professor of care planning and restorative services; Debbra Hunter, project specialist for the ACT Center; Dr. William K. Duncan, professor and chair of pediatric and public health dentistry; Dr. Cheryl Serio, assistant professor of care planning and restorative services; and Dr. Ray Holder, professor and chair of advanced general dentistry. More than 380 pre-kindergarten-through- fifth-grade students from Galloway Elementary School will have oral health screenings during the event.