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Do Good Focus

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It's easy to stay in our own pockets of the world. To wake up, go to work or church or school, go about our own business, on our own time, attending only to those closest to us.

But there is a world just outside many of our immediate neighborhoods where people live a very different existence. They live paycheck to paycheck, many working two or more jobs, and with the exception of Medicaid, most do not have the luxury of health or dental insurance.

Minor Myers, an author, scholar and composer said, "Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good." Graduating with a dental degree does not burden you with the responsibility of helping others; it does however grant you the opportunity and privilege to do so.

Maybe serving the underprivileged is something you've not yet thought about, or perhaps you have but aren't sure where to start. Dentaltown Magazine has put together resources for you – to be inspired and to get involved. We've talked to experts and doctors who have already taken the steps into charitable dentistry. We've collected contact information. We've asked hundreds of questions. And whether you want to adopt a few cases a year in your practice (see pg 16), dedicate a day to free dentistry (see pg 118) or – at the most extreme – drop everything and work the rest of your career in a homeless clinic (pg 110), we have the information you seek. And with Dentaltown.com available 24/7, you have a forum for ongoing discussion and support.

… by the world's definition, you have done well. Now we hope you'll go into the world and do good.

Articles in This Section
100 Compassion for the Other Man – Terry Dickinson of Missions of Mercy
103 FAQ: Hosting a Free Dental Day
106 Office Visit: Boston Healthcare for the Homeless
110 Three Reasons to Volunteer – Kris Volcheck
112 National Children's Oral Health Foundation and Three Affiliates
114 Each of Us Can Play a Role – Kenton Johnson
116 Donating Equipment and Supplies
117 National and State-by-State List of Resources
Also focusing on charitable dentistry, see:
 18 Professional Courtesy: Make a Permanent Impression on Someone
123 From Trisha’s Desk: Volunteering by RDHs
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