Supporting dental care in Alaska

The event took place in Anchorage on April 29 and 30, 2016. The donation was made as part of Henry Schein’s cooperation with the International College of Dentists (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF).

During the mission, 189 volunteer dentists joined with other volunteers to provide urgently needed dental care to more than 1,100 people, with the highest priority given to patients suffering from dental infections or pain. During the two day event, dentists performed more than 6,300 procedures, with an estimated value of total care provided at over $1.15m.

More information about the mission can be found in a video published by the Alaska Dental Society.

During the event, an important aim was also to raise public awareness of the increasing difficulty low income adults and children face in accessing critical dental care. In addition, AKMOM encourages low income patients, policymakers and dental professionals to work together to reduce the disease burden and improve the oral health of Alaskan residents.