Volunteer opportunities within Central Oregon include but are not limited to the following organizations seeking Dentists, Specialists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and other interested individuals.
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Central Oregon Community College Friday Clinic
Perform dentistry or dental hygiene at the COCC Dental Assisting Clinic with Dental Assisting students who are gaining clinical and chairside experience assisting you and caring for the patient.
CONTACT INFO: Lynn Murray at (541) 383-7574 or lmurray@cocc.edu for more information and available clinic dates.
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Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Clinic
Medical Teams International is looking for more dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists to join our volunteer team! The needs are greater than they have ever been, and we are committed to reaching clients with urgent health and dental needs! Our vans are equipped with two full dental operatories and we provide urgent dental care (primarily fillings and extractions) to patients in need. We also provide some basic medical screenings and referrals to help ensure patients are connected to the services they need.
Volunteers can choose their hours and commitments. You can join us monthly, quarterly or annually – whatever works best for you. Every contribution matters to patients experiencing dental pain.
CONTACT INFO:
If you are interested in volunteering with our mobile dental program, please email our volunteer coordinator (rcorazza@medicalteams.org) or submit an online application here and our team will reach out to you with instructions and to help connect you with a clinic: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MedicalTeamsInternational1/VolunteerApplication.
We look forward to serving the community with you!
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Donated Dental Service (DDS)
Provide comprehensive treatment to the under served. Work from your office, no lab fees and great patients.
CONTACT INFO: Dawn Zuvich at (503) 594-0837 or dzuvich@dentallifeline.org or Dr. Mark Keener @ (541) 548-4064
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Healthy Beginnings
Healthy Beginnings is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides free wellness and developmental screenings for children, ages 0-5. Healthy Beginnings provides its screening, referral and follow-up services to every child between the ages of 0-5 years, residing in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Our services are always FREE to ALL CHILDREN.
CONTACT INFO: Peggy Barber (peggy.barber@hdesd.org) at (541) 383-6357. Website: http://www.myhb.org. Email: admin@myhb.org
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Central Oregon Community College
The Dental Assisting Program at COCC is always in need of Central Oregon Dental offices that would be so kind as to allow current Dental Assisting students to observe and assist in their office, in order to earn their clinical hours and requirements for graduation.
CONTACT INFO: Leslie Houston at (541) 330-4364 or lhouston@cocc.edu
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Smile Central Oregon
Patients perform community service in exchange for discounted ORTHODONTIC treatment and services.
CONTACT INFO: Dr. Julie Panchura at (541) 771-1765 or http://www.smilecentraloregon.com
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Volunteer Dental Hygienists offer cleanings.
CONTACT INFO: Kristi Jacobs at (541) 585-9008 or kristi.jacobs@vim-cascades.org
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DONATE to the Kemple Children’s Clinic
This fund will ensure that low-income and uninsured children in Central Oregon have access to quality dental care at Mosaic’s dental clinics.
CONTACT INFO: To donate, please visit: mosaicmedical.org/support.shtml
If you wish to volunteer with Mosaic Medical, please email: volunteer@mosaicmedical.org
For all other questions related to community outreach events, communication needs, or general information about Mosaic Medical, please email: hello@mosaicmedical.org.
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