A "floss cutting" marked the recent opening of a community pediatric dental clinic at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) held the December event at the clinic located near the main entrance of the hospital at 848 Adams.

The eight-chair clinic will be staffed by UTHSC pediatric dental faculty and senior residents. It will serve not only patients in the hospital, but also the patients cared for by Le Bonheur-based pediatric practices, as well as children from various Memphis areas. The clinic will provide a full range of pediatric dental services, including routine well visits and check-ups, cleanings, and restorative care for patients ranging in age from newborn to young adult.

A UTHSC spokesperson said the new facility is a first for the university and its pediatric partner teaching hospital. The clinic reflects the missions of UTHSC and Le Bonheur to improve overall health and well-being for all Tennesseans.