How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles
TeamSmile's program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with healthier smiles.
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Ferris State taps public health dentist to launch Michigan’s first dental therapy program
Dr. Deborah Brown will lead Michigan's first dental therapy program at Ferris State, preparing providers to improve access to routine dental care.
Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative
The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.
Cherry Health teledentistry pilot helps patients overcome dental care barriers
Cherry Health's teledentistry pilot uses virtual visits to reduce fear and connect underserved patients with dental care.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program heads to Michigan next, introducing students to dental careers.
Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities
Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
How a sisterhood of dentists is expanding public health across Metro Detroit
A collective of African American women dentists delivers public health care, mentorship, and trust to underserved patients across Detroit, Wayne County and Macomb County.
Health equity, representation drive Detroit dentist’s mission
Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
