Veterans receive free dental care ahead of Veterans Day

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - Veterans received free dental care at an Aspen Dental office in Lee’s Summit on Saturday as part of a nationwide Day of Service ahead of Veterans Day.

The Lee’s Summit office was among participating locations offering care for urgent dental needs, including fillings, extractions, and denture repairs, according to Aspen Dental.

The company said the Nov. 7 event provided more than $2.8 million in free dental care to more than 6,400 veterans nationwide.

Aspen Dental said more than 6,000 doctors and team members participated, making it the largest Day of Service in the event’s history.

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11.