Florence, KY—The four dentists and staff at Shearer Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Florence will provide free dental exams for Northern Kentucky active duty first responders as part of their Smiles for Heroes September 11 commemoration.
“In honor of 9/11 we thought we’d reach out to the community and give back to those who risk their lives daily for our safety,” says Shelley Shearer, D.M.D., founder of the dental firm. “Two of our staff members are married to first responders so we constantly hear about the tough situations they face and see this as our special way we can honor their sacrifices.”
Shearer will offer the free Smiles for Heroes exams on September 11 along with Lupe Rojas, D.D.S., Ann Shackelford, D.D.S. and Pam Walden, D.M.D. When they combine their various areas of expertise they are able to accommodate just about every aspect of dentistry, many that some dental offices no longer offer such as pediatrics, cosmetics, root canals, extractions, IV sedation, sleep appliances and implants. Combined with the practice’s 21 other female staff members, it is one of the largest all-female dental offices in the Tri-State.
“Since my husband is an active-duty first responder in Northern Kentucky, I am proud to be part of an organization that cares so much it is willing to spend an entire day devoted to free exams,” says Hygienist Carla Hardcorn.
Eligible first responders should currently work at a Northern Kentucky police, fire, or sheriff’s department. To make an appointment for the September 11 Smiles for Heroes Day, phone Shearer Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at (859) 647-7068. The practice is located at 1335 Hansel Drive in Florence. Appointments will be taken until the schedule fills.