Dental Program

Patients praise

• Patients expressed high appreciation and gratitude for the care received, often sharing food or inviting students to cultural ceremonies
• Students and providers build strong, positive rapport with the community during clinical rotations
• The program is widely regarded as a valuable service that fills a critical gap in local dental health access
• Clinical staff and students are consistently praised for their professional and compassionate approach to treatment

Common complaints

• Dental care in the area often faces challenges due to long-term neglect or lack of access prior to treatment
• Patients frequently present with significant periodontal concerns and sensitivity requiring more extensive and longer treatment sessions than private practice
• Historically, dental care access has been disrupted, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown