(Black PR Wire) National Dentist’s Day is observed annually on March 6. Every day, dentists work hard to keep those pearly whites shining bright. They treat, prevent, and diagnose oral diseases to ensure your dental hygiene is in tip-top shape.  In observance of National Dentist's Day, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) salutes all the outstanding dentists working hard to maintain access to oral health care keeping our community healthy.

“Dentists play an integral role in promoting healthy smiles, and on Dentist’s Day, we honor the selfless dedication of these important medical professionals,” said Dr. Deborah George, EVP/Chief Dental Officer of JTCHS. “National Dentist's Day is an opportunity to show thanks and appreciation for all the dentists and dental specialists,” said Dr. Olamide Atanda, director of the JTCHS Pediatric Oral Health and Wellness Program.

You can celebrate National Dentist’s Day by:

• Scheduling a routine checkup.
• Brushing your teeth and flossing after every meal.
• Writing a thank you note to your dentist showing your appreciation for the work they do.

About Jessie Trice Community Health System

Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc (JTCHS) is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community healthcare centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.

JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org.

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