(217) 546-3333Halloween Candy Buy Back 2015
October 26, 2015
Just as we did last Halloween, everyone here at Advanced Dental Care of Springfield will be putting our money where our mouths are by participating in Operation Gratitude, the Halloween Candy Buyback program to help support our military personnel serving overseas.
This program gives trick-or-treaters the opportunity to exchange some or all of their Halloween haul for cash. The collected candy will then be sent to Operation Gratitude in California where it will be sorted and repackaged and then distributed to troops serving overseas.
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Earn Cash For Your Candy And Support A Soldier
October 23, 2015
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CASH FOR CANDY!
Local Dentist Takes a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween
— Earn cash for your candy and support a soldier —
10/12/2015 – One local dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Advanced Dental Care of Springfield and receive $1 per pound. Dr. Matt VanderMolen and his team have joined the movement to reduce gingivitis and anti-decay by giving away dollars, prizes, and local favors in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.
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Dentistry From the Heart 2015 Photos
July 10, 2015
Here are a few pictures from this year’s successful Dentistry From the Heart event:
Check out some of the pictures from this year's Dentistry From the Heart event.Again, a big THANK YOU to everyone that…
Posted by Springfield IL Dentist – Advanced Dental Care of Springfield on Monday, July 13, 2015
Dentistry From the Heart 2015 Provided 112 Patients With Free Dental Care
June 23, 2015
At Advanced Dental Care of Springfield’s annual Dentistry From the Heart event held on Friday, June 12th, teeth cleanings, filling or extractions were provided to 112 people.
These services, valued at over $41,000 were provided absolutely free of charge to the patients and according to Dr Matt VanderMolen, dentist at Advanced Dental Care, “This community has been so good to us over the years and this is a great way for us to give back. There are a lot of people that simply can’t afford routine dental care due to a variety of reasons and we love the opportunity to help those in need.”
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Spreading Free Smiles Across Springfield
June 3, 2015
Dr. Matt VanderMolen will host Dentistry From The Heart – providing people with FREE DENTAL CARE on Friday, June 12th 2015.
Springfield, Illinois – June 12th, 2015 – Dr. Matt VanderMolen will host Advanced Dental Care of Springfield’s Fifth Annual Dentistry From The Heart (DFTH) event – providing a FREE day of dental care to more than 100 residents.
The line will begin as early as 5:00 p.m. the night before, with many prepared to camp out in order to receive free services. Dentistry From The Heart patients travel from across Central Illinois every year to Dr. VanderMolen’s Springfield dental practice for the annual free day of dentistry, happening on Friday, June 12th, 2015.
In 2001, Dentistry From The Heart started with New Port Richey dentist Dr. Vincent Monticciolo as a way to giving back to the community and provide aid to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance. Since its inception, Dentistry From The Heart has grown to include over 200 annual events worldwide and provided more than 80,000 people with free dental care services.
Annually, Dr. VanderMolen and his team of dentists, volunteers and sponsors provide the first 100+ patients with a free extraction, filling or cleaning. This is the sixth annual event for Dr. VanderMolen, who has donated tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of free dental care to more than 600 Illinois residents.
“It is our favorite day of the year at Advanced Dental Care,” said Dr. VanderMolen. “The services provided by Dentistry From The Heart helps more than just a patient’s teeth, it gives them a renewed reason to smile.”
The media is invited to join the legion of volunteers, patients and Dr. VanderMolen on Friday, June 12th, 2015 to spread free smiles across Springfield through Dentistry From The Heart located at Advanced Dental Care, 4701 W Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62711. For more information please visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org. CONTACT: Steve (217)546-3333 or: steve@SmileSpringfield.com.
Dentistry From The Heart is a registered non-profit organization that provides free dental work for people those in need. Every year, Dentistry From The Heart events contribute millions of dollars in free dentistry and help more than 80,000 patients across the United States and around the world. For more information, visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org