Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ Dental Resident Dr. Cherry Ma, right, examines Abigail Perez’s teeth at the Direct Relief International (DRI) Dental Day, which was held March 10 at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ Dental Clinic, the organization reported Monday in a media release.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and DRI Dental Day is a free dental clinic for low-income children in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Local schools refer children whose families cannot afford dental care to the free clinic. This year, 30 children were seen at the clinic. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics provides comprehensive healthcare to all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay.