Posts Tagged ‘Free dental clinic’
Cost of dental care soaring in California
New figures have confirmed that the cost of dental care in California is soaring. The latest figures from the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research showed that dental bills cost an average of $813 per person in 2007, which is considerably higher than the national average, which was $643 per patient. Unsurprisingly, as a result […]
Demand for free dental clinics too high in the USA
Free dental clinics are playing an increasingly important role in oral healthcare in the USA; however, the clinics are struggling to cope with the huge demand and many are forced to turn people away. The Mission of Mercy clinic in Iowa held a weekend long-dental event last weekend and more than 1,400 patients were treated; […]
Mission of Mercy to hold free dental clinic in Iowa
Iowa Mission of Mercy will host a free dental clinic for patients who cannot afford dental treatment this weekend. The clinic will offer routine treatments, including fillings, extractions and cleaning treatments, to those who would otherwise go without dental care because they cannot afford it. The clinic will run from 7am to 5pm on Friday […]
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 […]
New Mexico free dental clinic attracts hundreds
A free dental clinic has attracted hundreds of patients in New Mexico. The New Mexico Mission of Mercy is hosting a two day free dental event, which started at 5am today and will finish late tomorrow. Some patients have been queuing for appointments since Tuesday, as the slots will be allocated on a first come, […]
Volunteer dentists give patients something to smile about
A group of dentists has teamed up to host a free clinic, which will target patients who cannot afford dental treatment and do not have dental insurance. Dentists from California, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas dentists have joined forced to host the clinic at Expo New Mexico next week. The New Mexico Mission of Mercy […]
Patients queue overnight for free dental clinic
Patients started to queue in the middle of the night for a free dental clinic in Idaho Falls. Patients arrived with blankets and waited for hours outside the Park West dental surgery to ensure they got an appointment at the free clinic operated by dentist, Dr Brett Jacobsen. The event was held as part of […]
Free dental clinic helps hundreds
A one-off free dental clinic has helped hundred of patients in Lansing, Michigan. The eight hour event took place at the CareFree Dental Clinic yesterday; during the course of the event, almost $50,000 dollars worth of free emergency dental treatment was given to patients in need. The emergency clinic was set up to treat patients […]
Free dentistry in Missouri
Local residents in Missouri were invited to attend a free dental clinic run by Dentistry from the Heart. The clinic was hosted by four dentists and a team of volunteers and hundreds of patients benefitted from free treatment. The clinic was help to encourage people to look after their teeth and gums and provide treatment […]
US survey confirms struggle to afford dental treatment
A recent survey has revealed that a large proportion of American people are struggling to afford the cost of dental treatment. The AARP Closer Look June survey confirmed that 60 percent of people over the age of 45 who earn less than $25,000 per year are finding it increasingly difficult to afford both medical and […]
