Clearwater,
FL Periodontist Dr. Todd M. Britten is hosting 2nd annual Free
Dental Day for Veterans
Dr.
Todd M. Britten and his staff at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
are gearing up for their 2nd annual Free Dental Day for Veterans. The event will be held in Dr. Britten’s Clearwater
office on Friday November 11, 2016.
Last
year was the inaugural event and it was a great success. Dr. Britten, his staff, as well as volunteers
from Clearwater Dental Associates and Britten Dental Associates worked together
to provide four very deserving veterans with periodontal and general dental
care. When asked about the previous
event Dr. Britten said, “It was such a great feeling to help these patients’ oral
health improve and help them keep teeth that they were in danger of
losing. Veterans and their families make
so many sacrifices for us all and I am so honored we were able to give
something back to them.”
For
one veteran in particular, treatment included IV sedation (due to the need for
extensive treatment and intense dental phobia), extraction of all of this
patient’s remaining teeth which were badly broken and excessive bone growth
throughout his mouth. Dr. Jim Hayslett
of Clearwater Dental helped Dr. Britten restore this patient’s smile with
complete upper and lower dentures. Dr.
Britten stated “All he wanted to do again was eat a steak dinner. We were able to get a patient out of pain and
help him to be able to chew again and smile with confidence.”
Dr.
Britten and his staff have been working with The Community Dental Clinic to
match patients with periodontal needs with the Clearwater Periodontist’s
office. Allison Sapiega, the exectuve
director at the clinic stated, "The Community Dental Clinic has enjoyed the privilege of working
with Britten Periodontics for the last few years on their Free Dental Event for
Veterans. We are so proud to call them a community partner as we strive
together to serve those that fall into the dental services gap. Nearly 95% of
veterans are without dental coverage, so events like Britten Periodontics' Free
Dental Day for Veterans are imperative in serving those that have served us.”
Dr.
Todd Britten explained how glad he is to be doing this the second year in a row
and would like to do it annually for the entirety of his career. When asked why this is a cause so near and
dear to his heart he stated that his grandfathers and uncles served in the
military and giving back to veterans in need is a top priority for him. Dr. Britten said, “The entire staff at
Britten Periodontics is so grateful to the men and women in the military that
make so many sacrifices for our freedom. We are happy to host this annual
event, and hope to do it for many years to come.”
Britten Periodontics &
Implant Dentistry is a periodontal practice offering patients personalized
dental care in implant dentistry in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Todd Britten
received his Bachelor of Science & Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University
of Florida, a Master’s Degree and Certificate in Periodontology and Implant
Dentistry; and completed extensive training at the Institute of Advanced Laser
Dentistry. He is one of the only board-certified periodontists in Pinellas
County. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American
Dental Association, Florida Association of Periodontists, Upper Pinellas County
Dental Association, Hillsborough County Dental Association, Hillsborough County
Dental Research Association and Florida West Coast Dental Association.
Dr. Todd Britten is now
offering this FDA-cleared laser procedure for gum disease and periodontal
treatment. To learn more about Dr. Britten and his dental services visit his
website at http://www.brittenperio.com or call (727) 586-2681.
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