Free Dental Exams and Cleanings Offered for Children at Parkland College

Give Kids A Smile Day set for February 7 with services provided at no cost to families.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:07am

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Children in the Champaign-Urbana area will be able to receive free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral health education during Give Kids A Smile® Day on Saturday, February 7, at the Parkland College Dental Hygiene Clinic. The event is sponsored by the Illini District Dental Society, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and Parkland College Dental Hygiene Program.

Why it matters

The annual Give Kids A Smile® event aims to improve access to oral healthcare for underserved children in the local community, providing free services and education to hundreds of thousands of kids across the country each year.

The details

Local dentists and dental hygienists will volunteer their time to provide the free services, which will also include silver diamine fluoride treatments as needed. The oral health fair will feature educational activities, free toothbrushes, and visits with the Tooth Fairy. No appointment, income, or residency requirements are needed for children ages 1 to 17 to receive the services, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The players

Illini District Dental Society

A local dental society that is sponsoring the Give Kids A Smile® Day event.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

A partner organization that is sponsoring the Give Kids A Smile® Day event.

Parkland College Dental Hygiene Program

The host of the Give Kids A Smile® Day event at their dental hygiene clinic.

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The takeaway

This annual event provides critical free dental services and education to underserved children in the Champaign-Urbana area, helping to improve their oral health and access to care.