Give Kids A Smile

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Minnesota Dental Association

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Feb 01, 2015

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On this edition of , the Give Kids A Smile program is working to promote care for those in need. This year's event is on February 6th and 7th. Here to tell us more is Dr. Teresa Fong.

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year. Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health Michigan, talks about NAMI and the importance of seeking help for a mental illness.

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