Hundreds of Inland Empire children will receive free dental care later this month, as Concorde Career College’s San Bernardino campus hosts a one-day event aimed at expanding access to preventive oral health services.

On Oct. 13, the college will host its Making San Bernardino Smile Dental Hygiene Day, which will provide children ages 4 to 17 with free cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants and oral health kits.

The services will be provided by Concorde dental hygiene students under the supervision of licensed professionals, officials said.

Kevin Prehn, president of Concorde Career Colleges, says the upcoming free dental care event is about more than just cleanings. “It’s about helping kids stay healthy and giving our students real-world training that makes a difference in the

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