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Dr. Mario Polanco of Community Dental Care filling a cavity for free at the Smiles for the Community event in Fort Myers, November 16, 2024.
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A Fort Myers Dentist expects people to start lining up as early as 2 a.m. tomorrow morning to receive free dental care as part of the 4th annual Smiles for the Community event. At least 30 local dentists, oral surgeons and hygienists from Estero to Punta Gorda to Winterhaven, will be giving their time and expertise to help people with their oral health in Fort Myers. Dentist Dr. Paul Uliasz of Lee Dental Care said he anticipates 300 people will show up, some in severe pain.

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