Over 100 people receive dental care through Grace Cowboy Church’s second free clinic

Grace Cowboy Church held its second dental and health clinic Saturday for about 100 people.

By Tim Kessler
By Tim Kessler

Saline River Chronicle Freelance Contributor

According to the Rev. Chris Barnes, church pastor, Arkansas Baptist State Convention brought in four dentists, hygienists, at least one doctor, several nurses and nursing students from South Arkansas Community College, mostly from South Arkansas.

Lunch was included and several recipients also got school backpacks.

113 patients were seen Saturday, with 161 extractions made.

Barnes said the church will try to continue the service each year at no charge.

Top photo: Some of the 65 volunteers that helped put the clinic on pose for a photo after the event. Photo courtesy of Grace Cowboy Church.

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