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February 15, 2020 all-day
2020-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
2020-02-16T00:00:00-05:00

"Autism Smiles" Dental Day For Kids on the Autism Spectrum in BostonTufts Pediatric Dental Clinic, Boston, MA, February 15th, 2020. Free but appointments are required. Created to introduce children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3 – 12 to the dental chair and clinic. Children will experience what happens during a dental appointment in order to make their next dental visit most successful.
* This is NOT a dental visit and there will be no procedures.
* Expect fun dental activities aimed at get your child accustomed to the dental experience.
▪  Each appointment will last approximately 30-40 minutes and include:
▪  Trying on the dental bib, sunglasses, etc.
▪  Reading a story about going to the dentist
▪  Playing with puppets and going up and down in the dental chair
▪  Your child will receive a gift bag with items that can be used at future dental appointments
▪  Siblings: If you need to bring a sibling, there will be volunteers and play activities in a separate room.
SIGN UP FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED by Friday, January 31st.
To RSVP and for more information contact Zhanea Nicholson at zhanea.nicholson@tufts.edu or at 617.636.3683

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