From Tears of Pain to Tears of Joy

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September 12, 2019

Over 50 Conway Patients Served In

Central Dental’s Free Extraction Day

Central Dental and Kidz Choice Dental of Conway hosted their first annual Free Extraction Day on September 5, 2019. With the help of their amazing clinic staff, Dr. Ethan Ake, Dr. Wesley Buchman, and Dr. Alyssa Lambert served over 50 patients and extracted almost 80 teeth. 

Free Extraction Day was held for patients with dental needs who may not have insurance or are unable to afford routine dental care. Patients received x-rays, a consultation, and extractions at absolutely no charge.

Men and women of all ages from across the state that have experienced oral pain formed a line around the building to see one of the dentists. The first patient arrived at 4:00 a.m., four hours before the doors opened, to ensure she would receive an appointment.

Patients lined up around the building before the doors opened.

The atmosphere in the clinic was electric. At 8:00 a.m. the doors opened and each team member was at their assigned station. There was someone to welcome patients, hand out paperwork, perform x-rays, and seat patients for an exam by the dentist. The team did a wonderful job tending to nervous patients and celebrating with them after their extractions. Tears of pain turned to tears of joy as many patients experienced relief from their previous oral pain for the first time in months. Many hugs and high-fives were exchanged. 

 “Giving back is very important to me. I’ve helped other clinics with free extraction events and I often serve with Arkansas Mission of Mercy, but I was so excited to host this Free Extraction Day in Conway to serve my community. Everyone deserves access to excellent care.” – Dr. Ethan Ake

 “I loved being part of Free Extraction Day. My team and I felt so honored to provide care for patients in need.” – Dr. Welsey Buchman

Hygienist Sarah Cowle (left), Dr. Buchman (middle), and Dr. Ake (right) comforting patients.

Free Extraction Day was a huge success! We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve these patients. A big thank you to Dr. Ethan Ake, Dr. Welsey Buchman, Dr. Alyssa Lambert, and their teams for their service to the community of Conway. Lives were changed in your chairs at Free Extraction Day.

Central Dental and Kidz Choice staff.

Central Dental & Kidz Choice are part of Rock Dental Brands. Rock Dental Brands is a group of doctors, founded by specialists, who provide multidisciplinary care in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, and Oral Surgery. Rock Dental Brands is dedicated to supporting doctors so they can strive to set the highest standard of care possible throughout the lifetime of their patients. These doctors are able to focus solely on providing high-quality, patient-centric care through collaboration, quality assurance programs, continued research and educational development, and exceptional performance.

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