LOUISVILLE. Ky., USA: As University of Louisville dental students prepare to launch clinical careers or take the next step in their educational journey, a select group will carry with them unique insights gained through work in underserved areas throughout Kentucky. During the academic year, the School of Dentistry Outreach Scholars rotated to clinics in Henderson, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Bowling Green, Paducah and Beverly.
Fourth-year dental students Holly Bradford, Beth Bailey, Robbie Troehler and Cierra Sapp were selected for the competitive scholarships, based in part on their demonstrated community service.
Since September of last year, the four have honed their general dentistry skills at dental offices operating within a variety of practice models. The clinics in Paducah and Henderson, for example, are operated by the Kentucky Area Health Education Centers program, while other clinics are non-profit, reduced fee facilities providing general dentistry.
Sapp said her experience at the Red Bird Clinic in Beverly, Ky., helped her build confidence and gave her a better understanding of life in private practice.
“During my time there, I performed emergency visits, extractions, restorative procedures, and completed many new patient exams. It was evident there is great dental need in rural Kentucky,” Sapp said.
In addition to learning about clinical practice, the Outreach Scholar experience encourages students to continue giving back as they begin their own careers.
“It has been a blessing to work within the dental profession, and it is important for me to use my education to help fellow Kentuckians,” said Troehler, of Ludlow, Ky.
In addition to the Outreach Scholar efforts, the UofL School of Dentistry has a long history of helping serve the people in the rural part of the state, having participated in multiple Remote Area Medical events in Pikeville, Ky., where students and faculty provided free dental care to hundreds during each event. The school also continues to build a presence in Beverly, Ky., having formalized a relationship with the Red Bird Clinic this year for student clinical rotation.black metal fidget spinner edc reaper sickle hand spinner toy
SOUTH BEND, IN, USA: Heraeus Kulzer recently hosted and coordinated an outreach program in collaboration with The L.D. Pankey Foundation to provide free ...
CHICAGO, IL, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) recently launched a pilot program in several states to deliver needed dental care to underserved ...
Already in 2005, a report from Kalorama Information1 estimated that the growth in implant-based dental reconstruction products would outstrip other areas of...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association Foundation has announced Kongsab Hatlavongsa, DDS, as the 2012 recipient of its Student Loan ...
CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) commends Congress for passing the Action for Dental Health Act. For years, dentists have worked to...
In these extraordinary times many dental offices are closed or dramatically reducing hours to help protect patients and staff and conform to local/state ...
According to Vident, the VITA Easyshade Compact, the second generation of the VITA Easyshade device, delivers instant, accurate shades in both VITA ...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA: More than 240 volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and University of Pennsylvania dental students and faculty provided ...
Continuing education is an indispensable part of a dental professional’s career and shows great dedication and commitment to the profession. The Midwinter...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA: Hosted by the California Dental Association Foundation and CDA, the CDA Cares volunteer dental clinic at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in...
Live webinar
Thu. 18 July 2024
8:00 PM EST (New York)
Live webinar
Tue. 6 August 2024
6:00 PM EST (New York)
Live webinar
Tue. 13 August 2024
7:00 PM EST (New York)
Live webinar
Wed. 14 August 2024
12:30 PM EST (New York)
Live webinar
Wed. 21 August 2024
9:00 AM EST (New York)
Dr. Jim Lai DMD, MSc(Perio), EdD, FRCD(C)
Live webinar
Wed. 28 August 2024
8:00 PM EST (New York)
Live webinar
Mon. 2 September 2024
5:00 AM EST (New York)
To post a reply please login or register