More dentists buying back candy to send to the troops
Worried about all the candy your kids hauled in from trick r teating? Even more worried that it might end up on your hips? In addition to the dentist we already told you about, some other bay area dentists will be offering buy backs for candy to send to American troops. And we got this tip on our first post: If you go to this Web site and type in your zip code, it can show you what dentists are participating in the program. Still it would be a good idea to call and get details before you go.
Family Dentistry, 2213 Curlew Road, Dunedin, info@drjamespitts.com or call (727) 787-4746
Candy will be accepted until 4 p.m. Monday -- that's today -- and each pound will net you $1.
Nicole T. Gordon, DMD, 691 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor, (727) 724-4227 or info@gordondentistry.net
The buy back is Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m. and adults and kids will get $1 per pound up to 5 pounds. There will be goodie bags for children and adults.
Thompson Dental at Trinity, 2202 Duck Slough Blvd., Trinity, (727) 375-2000 or cthompsondmd@gmail.com
Candy will be accepted from 4-7 p.m. Monday. Buy back i $1 per pound of candy.
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How wonderful of dentists to participate in this program. My husband is currently overseas and I know he and his guys are grateful for anything they get from home; it reminds them that we are still thinking about them. And its not cheap to ship that stuff! Thank you, dentists, this program is a great way to involve children in giving as well.
Posted by: Susie | November 03, 2009 at 12:05 PM
The last thing our fine service men and women need is a mouth full of abscesses while in the middle of tactical operations. As a former service member, I have had to wait up to two and a half years for a dentist to have a peek in my mouth.
Posted by: Quvatchnik | November 02, 2009 at 02:14 PM