Dentist highlights free dental care for military families

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oct 3, 2021
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West Virginia-based dentist Dr. Robert Martino is highlighting this year's Freedom Day USA, a day in which dental offices across the U.S. offer military families and veterans free dental care.

The initiative will be held on October 14. Participating dental offices will provide free cleanings, extractions, or fillings.

Martino founded Freedom Day USA nine years ago. It has provided more than $20 million in free dental care to veterans and military families since its inception, Martino said.

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