WHAT: Parents will bring children to turn in trick-or-treat candy during the four days following Halloween. Kids will receive $2 for each pound of candy Wallace buys back, up to a maximum of five pounds per child. Families will also be offered free oral health supplies, clinic tours, and assistance with dental insurance questions and making appointments.
Candy collected throughout the buy-back week will be donated to U.S. troops overseas (through Operation Gratitude) and local Veterans organizations.
WHO: The Wallace Dental Clinic will host the Candy Buy-Back open house at its clinic site. Participants will be community children and their parents. All are welcome.
WHERE: Wallace Dental Clinic at Rosewood Plaza
18139 NE Couch Street – Portland – OR – 97230
Parking lot entrance is on NE Couch, between Rockwood Building and Rosewood Plaza
Dental clinic is on the ground floor, entrance on NE Couch
WHEN: November 1, 2, 3 and 4 between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm each day.
WHY: As many as 65% of school-aged children in our community have already experienced tooth decay—and dental pain is the number one reason kids stay home from school. Halloween Buy-Back events offer kids a fun alternative to a sugary holiday.
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Media representatives please call in advance for advice about best timing for photos.
Interview opportunities available with clinic staff in advance and throughout event.
