Dental Assisting Program Partners with Love Heals

Published: October 18, 2024

91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) partnered with nonprofit and others in the community to provide free dental services in Boise, ID on Friday, Sept. 27. Students and faculty from the Dental Assisting program, the , local healthcare providers, and healthcare students from 2 other academic institutions provided over 500 collective hours and an estimated $62,079 value of services — critical care for those in need.

Love Heals, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity based out of Garden City, provides professional medical, dental, and vision services at no cost to underserved individuals and communities.

Here are some impressive statistics that demonstrate the impact of their service:

  • 500+ Volunteer Hours
  • Estimated value of services provided: $62,079
  • Number of Professional Healthcare Volunteers: 23
  • Number of Healthcare Student Volunteers: 53
  • Number of Community Volunteers: 35
  • 114 Medical Clearance Checks (blood pressure, blood glucose, allergies, & family history)
  • 34 Dental X-Rays
  • 30 Dental Procedures (fillings & extractions)
  • 73 Dental Cleanings

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