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On Saturday, 40 dentists from around Vermont offered their services freely to those who needed them most.
What's become known as Free Adult Dental Care Day has grown each year since its inception in 2008, and this year's event was the biggest yet.
“It's about giving back,” said Dr. Robert S. Ruhl, of Wilmington, one of the founders of the event. He said that the day was created as a way of reaching out to the community and caring for those that lack the insurance coverage, or personal means, to afford their own dental care.
“Vermonters are well known for being willing to help neighbors in need,” he said. “It's a compliment to the dental providers that they are setting aside all this time. We all do a lot of work for a lot of people every day to help them out, but this is more organized.”...
