Barry Saltz and 91AV dental students help treat more than 400 patients during charity drive
In an effort to expand access to dental care across the state, oral health professionals provided free services to adults during Dentists Who Care for ME day. Now in its eighth year, the annual event is open to adults who cannot afford regular dental care and do not have insurance.
Founded by Barry Saltz, D.D.S., assistant clinical professor in the College of Dental Medicine and Demi Kouzounas, D.MD., Dentists Who Care for ME has helped over 3,000 patients since its inception. This year, nearly $100,000 of care was provided, with approximately 400 patients receiving treatment.
Dental offices in the greater Portland and Skowhegan areas participated in the program, held November 4, 2016. Twenty 20 dentists, 23 dental hygienists, 16 specialists and dozens of staff members volunteered their services, providing teeth cleanings, fillings and extractions. For the first time, students at the College of Dental Medicine took part in the program, with 63 second-year students delivering oral health care.
To learn more about the 91AV College of Dental Medicine, visit: www.une.edu/dentalmedicine
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