USC+URM Dental Clinic - National Network for Oral Health Access
USC+URM Dental Clinic - National Network for Oral Health Access
USC+URM Dental Clinic - National Network for Oral Health Access
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History<br />
Through a joint ef<strong>for</strong>t between the University of<br />
Southern Cali<strong>for</strong>nia School of Dentistry (USCSD) &<br />
the Union Rescue Mission (URM), a 6-chair dental<br />
clinic was opened in 2000 <strong>for</strong> individuals in L.A.’s<br />
Skid Row – 2 additional chairs added in 2005<br />
Goals<br />
1- Improve the oral health<br />
status of people who are<br />
homeless<br />
2- Increase the number of<br />
homeless individuals<br />
accessing dental care<br />
3- Increase the number of the<br />
dental/ dental hygiene students<br />
providing care to homeless<br />
individuals
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