Movement to Help the Underserved Access Dental Care During COVID-19

Posted: December 2, 2020
Edited by Dentaltown staff

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, more people are without health and dental insurance in California. To address urgent dental health concerns, they have to rely on free and low-cost clinics, which provide care to the most vulnerable populations. While the demand for their services has drastically increased during the ongoing pandemic, cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) for providers has skyrocketed, leaving many free and low-cost clinics unable to treat patients, and even facing the risk of closure.

To help free clinics combat the shortage of funds and supplies, the Dr Kevin M Kenny Foundation and ASDA District 11 are organizing eight free webinars for dental professionals over the course of three months. The courses provide CE credits and topics are chosen to prepare dental professionals for a successful career in dentistry and practice ownership. Dental manufacturers can sponsor the courses and all donations raised from sponsors will support free clinics across California in purchasing the PPE needed to continue providing services to those in need.

"Previously we were able to obtain donations of PPE at conventions, but this year, conventions are virtual, making it difficult to solicit donations. Having sufficient PPE available is necessary to ensure that our clinics remain open, and our volunteers are able to continue to provide care at no cost." - A statement from the UCSD Student-Run Free Dental Clinics. 

For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Kenny at drkevinmkennyfoundation@gmail.com. To learn more about the foundation, its various events, and how to help, visit drkevinmkennyfoundation.com/events.


 
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