Free oral health screenings available in Durant

By: KXII Staff Email

Posted: Mon 4:47 PM, May 24, 2010

DURANT, OK - We all know next Monday is Memorial Day. But did you know it's also World No Tobacco Day? The Oklahoma Department of Health tells us to celebrate, Westside Family Dentistry in Durant will be performing free oral health screenings on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment call 580-924-1234.

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