Posts Tagged ‘Free dental care’
Dental charity preparing for influx of patients
The Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic in Olympia is preparing for an influx of patients, after Medicaid cuts were announced. The free clinic currently provides care for 50 patients each week but manager, Linda Barrett, said that members of the staff were bracing themselves for a huge increase in patient numbers, after significant Medicaid cuts […]
Free dental care for children in Cumberland County
Children in Cumberland County will be invited to attend a free dental event in February. Local dentists and businesses will join forces with the New Jersey Dental Association to provide free dental care for children as part of the national Give Kids a Smile programme, which is held every February. The free clinic will be […]
Shortage of dentists in Kansas
Figures have revealed that there is a widespread shortage of dentists in Kansas. There are currently 91 counties in Kansas without a sufficient number of dentists to serve the local population and 14 of these counties do not have a dentist. The problem is worst in North East Kansas. As a result of the shortage […]
1200 volunteers participate in Mission of Mercy dental event
Around 1,200 dental workers volunteered their services for a Mission of Mercy dental event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa last month. The clinic provided care for more than 1,500 patients and volunteers gave away almost a million dollars worth of dental treatment. Cedar Rapids was chosen to host the event, as many people are still struggling […]
Comfort Dental set to host Christmas Eve dental event
Comfort Dental, Kansas will host a free dental day on Christmas Eve. The practice has run the event for the last 27 years and is set to continue the tradition this year. All the Comfort Dental offices will offer free dental treatment throughout the day; there are four offices in Kansas City alone. The Care […]
Dental college offers free care for victims of domestic violence
The College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is offering free dental care for victims of domestic violence. Often, women who have been subjected to violence and abuse have extensive dental problems and many of them have not visited a dentist in several years. Victims are often ashamed and embarrassed about their oral […]
Surrey dentists host free dental clinic
A team of dentists in Surrey, USA are planning to host a free dental event to help local people this weekend. The event will be held as part of the Dentistry from the Heart campaign, which runs throughout America. Local dentists are joining forces to provide around 200 patients with routine dental treatment free of […]
Dental treatments halved for PRSI patients
The number of treatments available to PRSI patients in Ireland has halved, it has been revealed. Prior to the changes brought about in January, PRSI patients were entitled to free dental check-ups, six monthly clean and polish treatments and discounted extractions and fillings. In January, the Health Service Executive introduced major cuts, which have had […]
Free dental care event for New Jersey kids
A free dental care day for kids has been scheduled for Monday 15th November. The event will take place between 9 and 12 am and is open to kids aged between 2 and 5 years old from the North Essex area of New Jersey; children from Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Fairfield, Essex Fells, North Caldwell, Roseland, […]
Free dental clinics for North Carolina adults
The North Carolina Mission of Mercy is inviting adults to attend a two-day free dental clinic this weekend. The clinic is offering free treatment for those on a low income and will open between 7.30am and 5pm on Friday and Saturday; the event will take place at the First Presbyterian Church. Appointments will be allocated […]
