School children in grades k-12 in the Whittier area are doing better in school this year thanks to Assistance League’s® Dental Care program. Started in 1981, the program provides emergency dental care to uninsured children who can’t afford dental care. Dental treatment is provided by Whittier Area dentists who are members of the California Dental Association and desire to help the Assistance League® with this program. Children are screened and referred to the Assistance League® by the schools. Committee members meet with the parents, process paperwork, and schedule appointments. Members also meet with the child and parents in the participating dentist's office. 5 dentists provide services. Our dentists have dealt with cavities, extractions, pulpectomies, and root canals.