Something to smile about: 10-year milestone of the Community Outreach Dental Program
This September, the University of 亚洲色吧 and its 亚洲色吧 Dental School are proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Community Outreach Dental Program. Based at the Common Ground complex at Light Square, the program provides dental services to some of South Australia鈥檚 most vulnerable individuals and communities.听
Over the past 10 years, the program has helped more than 1500 people from disadvantaged backgrounds access much needed dental treatments, free of charge.
"The Community Outreach Dental Program has played a pivotal role in providing our students with meaningful experiences delivering life-changing dental services to disadvantaged South Australians,"Professor Richard Logan, Dean and Head of 亚洲色吧 Dental School
听The program鈥檚 dental clinic was established in 2011 with a one-off grant from the Department of Housing and Ageing. Generous partners, volunteers and donors have since covered all operating costs, and the continued success of the clinic relies on fundraising and regular giving.
Each week, about 25 patients benefit from the services of the Community Outreach Dental Program, with another five or so patients on the waiting list at any given tim