The line for free dental care began to form last night at 9:30, nearly 10 hours before the doors were to open today at Papillion-LaVista South High School.

By the time the clinic closes on Saturday, more than 1,000 patients are expected to be served.

Stephen Scott of North Loup, Neb., was among those who camped out overnight to be among the first in line today. He and his wife slept in their car.

“I (wanted) to be ahead of the game,” he said.

He said neither he nor his wife has dental insurance. He had his teeth cleaned and his wife needed a root canal, a procedure that at a private office could have cost the couple $600 to $800 out of pocket.

Dr. Brett Thomsen, an organizer, said about 120 people were in line just before the doors opened at 7 a.m. He said he hopes more people turn out; the clinic has 140 dentist available to help patients.

The care is aimed at low-income people and those without insurance. The clinic is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday. The high school is located at 10799 Highway 370.

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