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- EIN 13-3948652
- (212) 305-9904
- Columbia Univ 615 W 131 St Mc 8741 New York NY 10027-0000 USA
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Causes: Community Clinics, Health
Programs: Columbia university health care is committed to reducing the oral health disease burden of the residents in northern manhattan, much of which is designated as a federal dental health professional shortage area. The main dental clinic provided 101,314 dental visits and $9,764,541 in uncompensated care. Columbia university health care operates the haven family practice. The haven family practice offers treatment to children, many of whom have limited access to care. The haven family practice is committed to improving oral health outcomes for children through comprehensive care and education.
the community dentcare school-based programs operated by columbia university health care overall goal is to increase access to quality dental care, improve the detection and treatment of dental disease and promote oral health through dental education and an emphasis on dental hygiene. The program is accessible to all students, there is no out of pocket payment required, and it does not require parents to take time off from work. During the 2016 year, the community dentcare school-based programs provided 8,489 visits and $238,480 in uncompensated care.
columbia university health care operates the mobile dental van program. The mobile dental van travels to more than 75 local day care and head start centers to provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care to children in northern manhattan and the bronx. During the 2016 year, the mobile dental van provided 3,183 visits.