UCLA School of Dentistry

Monarch Dental in Burleson, TX to Host a Free Dental Clinic

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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BURLESON, Texas, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation , Monarch Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, underinsured individuals at its Burleson, TX office on February 9.

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  • BURLESON, Texas, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation , Monarch Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, underinsured individuals at its Burleson, TX office on February 9.
  • Monarch Dental provides general dentistry, children's dentistry and specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at 89 locations throughout Texas, Arkansas and Utah.
  • Monarch Dental affiliated practices make it easy and affordable for individuals and families to get the dental care they need with convenient locations, extended hours and same-day appointments.
  • The Monarch Dental mission is to create healthier smiles by making dental visits easy and enjoyable.

Dental Care Alliance Closes 2018 with Addition of Impressive Multi-Specialty Practice in Virginia

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Friday, January 4, 2019
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SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is excited to announce that Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics has joined its best-in-class network.

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 04, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is excited to announce that Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics has joined its best-in-class network.
  • Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics provides dental care that exceeds expectations with their multi-specialty offerings including: adult and pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers, orthodontics, dental implants, same day relief for dental emergencies, light sedation for anxious patients, oral cancer screenings and convenient hours including weekends and extended hours.
  • "Led by Dr. Najib Adi and his talented team of doctors and dental professionals, Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics has built an impressive practice, built on integrity, existing patient referrals and excellent patient care," said David Pegg, Chief Development Officer for Dental Care Alliance.
  • Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Dental Care Alliance supports nearly 300 affiliated dental practices in 17 states, making it one of the largest multi-branded dental support organizations in the country.

Delta Dental Community Care Foundation awards $59,500 grant to Benevolence Health Centers

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Friday, November 16, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation announced today that it awarded Benevolence Health Centers a $59,500 grant to improve oral health in Southern California.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation announced today that it awarded Benevolence Health Centers a $59,500 grant to improve oral health in Southern California.
  • "We're delighted to collaborate with Benevolence Health Centers in improving the oral health of underserved children and adults in Los Angeles and Orange Counties," said Karen Robinson, vice president of corporate affairs for Delta Dental and executive director of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
  • The grant is one of 66 given in California this year by the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to help improve the oral health of disadvantaged children and adults by removing barriers to quality dental care.
  • The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California and its affiliated companies including Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., and Delta Dental of Pennsylvania.

Rockville Dentist Dr. Joseph Kravitz Discovers Combined Wavelength & Pain-Modulating Dental Implants Procedure

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Dr. Joseph Kravitz, DDS, MS , a nationally recognized dentist and author, states, "for people suffering from dental diseases, our scientific findings substantiate that 99.99% of patients will have pain free dental implants and tooth extractions when receiving the combined treatment modalities.

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  • Dr. Joseph Kravitz, DDS, MS , a nationally recognized dentist and author, states, "for people suffering from dental diseases, our scientific findings substantiate that 99.99% of patients will have pain free dental implants and tooth extractions when receiving the combined treatment modalities.
  • Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry published an article authored by Dr. Joseph Kravitz in 2006 to help other dentists and patients prevent suffering.
  • Thousands of patients at Kravitz Dentistry have already received pain-free dental implants and tooth extractions with excellent results using this advanced therapy.
  • Kravitz Dentistry, PC is a specialty dental practice utilizing a simple, beautiful and pain-free approach to treating the smile, located in Rockville, Maryland.

BIOLASE Hosts Pediatric Dental Laser Training With Healthy Smiles For Kids of Orange County for University of Southern California Pediatric Dentistry Clinicians

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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The training event was held on Saturday, August 18 at the BIOLASE global headquarters in the BIOLASE Learning Center in Irvine, California.

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  • The training event was held on Saturday, August 18 at the BIOLASE global headquarters in the BIOLASE Learning Center in Irvine, California.
  • Attendees were trained in laser physics and safety, laser tissue interactions, restorative dentistry using minimal anesthesia and pediatric procedures including frenectomies for tongue-tie patients.
  • All participants received certification from BIOLASE in dental laser use upon completion of the training session.
  • Since 2003, Healthy Smiles has provided crucial dental services to the underserved children of Orange County through clinical and school-based programs.

Castle Dental® Provides Free Dental Care near Houston, Texas

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Friday, August 3, 2018
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Since 2011, Smiles for Everyone Foundation has provided dental care to over 16,000 individuals in need around the world, totaling over $12.5 million in donated dentistry.

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  • Since 2011, Smiles for Everyone Foundation has provided dental care to over 16,000 individuals in need around the world, totaling over $12.5 million in donated dentistry.
  • Castle Dental provides general dentistry, children's dentistry and, in select locations, specialty care services such as orthodontics , oral surgery , periodontics and endodontics at 59 offices throughout Texas and Tennessee.
  • Castle Dental is operated by dental groups that have affiliated with Smile Brands Inc., one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States.
  • The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand and the United States.

Monarch Dental® Provides Free Dental Care to Over 70 Individuals

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Monday, June 18, 2018
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On Saturday, June 9, nearly 50 volunteers gathered at the Monarch Dental office at 1218 SW Military Drive in San Antonio to provide pro-bono dental services to low-income, underinsured individuals such as Sherril.

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  • On Saturday, June 9, nearly 50 volunteers gathered at the Monarch Dental office at 1218 SW Military Drive in San Antonio to provide pro-bono dental services to low-income, underinsured individuals such as Sherril.
  • Monarch Dental provides general dentistry, children's dentistry and specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at 89 locations throughout Texas, Arkansas and Utah.
  • Monarch Dental affiliated practices make it easy and affordable for individuals and families to get the dental care they need with convenient locations, extended hours and same-day appointments.
  • The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand and the United States.

Grant Road Dental Delivered Nearly $400,000 in Donated Dentistry

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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Overall, the volunteers were able to provide 50 implants, 60 crowns and 32 extractions, totaling nearly $400,000 in donated dentistry.

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  • Overall, the volunteers were able to provide 50 implants, 60 crowns and 32 extractions, totaling nearly $400,000 in donated dentistry.
  • Grant Road Dental is a rapidly growing dental practice serving the needs of Bay Area residents since 2001 with comprehensive dental care, including; general dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign and treatment of sleep apnea.
  • Grant Road Dental is an affiliate of Smile Brands Inc. which provides administrative, marketing and business support services so clinical staff can concentrate on providing the highest quality dental care.
  • Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 14,000 smiles and $12 million in donated dentistry.

Pulpdent Corporation and UCLA School of Dentistry join forces to prevent early childhood caries

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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BOSTON, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Pulpdent Corporation, a dental research and manufacturing company,has joined forces with the UCLA School of Dentistry to prevent early childhood caries (i.e., tooth decay in infants and young children).

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  • BOSTON, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Pulpdent Corporation, a dental research and manufacturing company,has joined forces with the UCLA School of Dentistry to prevent early childhood caries (i.e., tooth decay in infants and young children).
  • According to research from UCLA and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, "early childhood caries prevalence has increased significantly in children ages 2-5 years" and "disproportionally affects lower socioeconomic and minority groups."
  • Programs like the UCLA IOCP offer free education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment for underserved infants and children at UCLA's local Federally Qualified Health Centers.
  • Pulpdent will also provide Embrace Pit and Fissure Sealant to the UCLA IOCP program.