Lake Oconee Dentistry

The team at Lake Oconee Dentistry during the annual Smiles from the Heart event Oct. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The team at Lake Oconee Dentistry during the annual Smiles from the Heart event Oct. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Lake Oconee Dentistry brings all the smiles

Ninety-nine people received free dental care from Lake Oconee Dentistry during Smiles from the Heart on Oct. 4.The annual event, which provided over $30,000 in free dental care, allowed patients to choose between a cleaning, filling, or extraction. Drs.
Tom Meyers and his therapy dog Ora Mae share a smile with Edna Slosvig at Lake Oconee Dentistry’s free day of dentistry for veterans, active military, and hometown heroes. CONTRIBUTED

Tom Meyers and his therapy dog Ora Mae share a smile with Edna Slosvig at Lake Oconee Dentistry’s free day of dentistry for veterans, active military, and hometown heroes. CONTRIBUTED

Stars, Stripes and Smiles repeats annual success

Lake Oconee Dentistry (LOD) hosted its 8th annual Stars, Stripes & Smiles event on June 23, providing a free day of dental care to 56 area veterans and active military, as well as law enforcement, firefighters, DNR and EMS personnel. Drs. David and Patti Bradley, Dr. Shelly Pound, and Dr.