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- EIN 31-1666689
- 5601 Western Ave Knoxville TN 37921-3238 USA
- www.dds4kids.org
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Causes: Community Health Systems, Health, Health Care, Patient & Family Support, Public Health
Mission: We strive to bring free dentistry to those living in deep poverty in the developing nations of the world, as well as to the residents of orphanages or homes for the blind or disabled.We strive to teach children and their families how to regularly care for their dental hygiene at home.We strive to teach local health care workers how to provide basic dental care services.We strive to equip and support remote clinics on a long-term basis so that one day these clinics can be self-sufficient.In addition, DMC attempts to share as much as possible the most current information about dentistry with the faculties of dental schools in developing nations.DMC also attempts to support Pedodontic (children's dentistry) departments with dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.And finally, DMC attempts to promote volunteerism in the dental community as well as with all persons of vision and compassion who want to be part of a fulfilling and much needed dental outreach program.