The Children’s Volunteer Health Network’s dental clinic has just treated its 1,000th patient, a milestone for the organization that began in Santa Rosa Beach three years ago to serve children in need.

The 1,000th child was referred to the network by the Okaloosa County School District, which accounts for about 50 percent of the children seen at the clinic.

After a regular teeth cleaning, it was discovered that further restorative treatments were needed that would have cost the family more than $2,000. Having no other options, the family was thrilled to learn they could receive the full treatment for free.

Find out how you can help keep these essential services available to the kids in our community by visiting the network’s website.

Check out this video from 30A’s visit to the clinic: