Salvation Army to extend dental care program for SWFL

Approximately 3,300 Southwest Florida residents will soon take advantage of free dental care services during the Salvation Army’s We Care Dental Clinic, according to a spokesperson for Florida Blue.

The meeting to discuss the grant will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on May 7 at Gardner Orthopedics on 3033 Winkler Ave.

The program’s mission strives to reduce emergency room visits, improve oral care, overall health and counter the opioid crisis, according to a Florida Blue spokesperson.

A $296,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation is helping to fund the expansion program, according to a Florida Blue spokesperson.

For more information, visit the Salvation Army’s website.

CORRECTION: This story was updated to reflect the meeting will not be open to the public as people taking advantage of the program need appointments.