WHYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Veterans in Southwest Virginia received free dental care Friday during a clinic held at Big Walker Dentistry by the Bland Ministry Center , in partnership with the Virginia Dental Association Foundation .

The event brought dentists and volunteers from across the state to provide cleanings, X-rays, extractions, and other essential services at no cost. Organizers say the effort began on a small scale but quickly expanded when they realized how many veterans needed accessible dental care.

“I noticed during our first free extraction event in March that several of the folks coming through were veterans,” said Dr. Laura Settles, lead dentist at Big Walker Dentistry. “I thought about what we might be able to offer to give back to those people who have served our

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