by Roseman Dental | Jan 15, 2019 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Oral Health, Roseman Dental - UT
Give Kids a Smile® is a national event organized by the American Dental Association. It began in 2003 as a way for dentists across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to underserved children. It was initially a one-day event in February and has grown to include national and local events year-round. Approximately 350,000 children receive treatment at 1,500 events with more than 40,000 people volunteering their time to participate.
On Friday, February 1st between 9am and 4pm Roseman Dental will be participating in Give Kids a Smile®. Free screenings and cleanings will be provided to children 18 and under at our Clinic located at 10894 S. River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095. Roseman Dental is easily accessible by FrontRunner, TRAX and UTA buses.
After the screening and cleaning each child will receive a voucher* for free x-rays, exam and $50 of care to be used at Roseman University Dental Clinic for future treatment. No appointments necessary!
*VOUCHER IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND MUST BE USED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF EVENT.
Event Date
Friday, February 1
Event Time
9am to 4pm
Event Location
10894 S. River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095
Download Event Flyer Here
by Roseman Dental | Mar 30, 2017 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Roseman Dental - UT
Roseman University’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is putting on the 4th Annual Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/ Run for Awareness on Saturday, April 8 from 9am to 2pm at the East Riverfront Park (10991 South Riverfront Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095).
Come join Roseman to raise funding and awareness for this disease that has affected thousands. There will be speakers and doctors at the event to talk about their experiences. There will also be FREE oral cancer screening! Bring your kids, family and friends!
To register for the event, please click on the button below.
If you can’t make it to the event and still want to donate to the cause, please click the button below.
Event Date
Saturday, April 8
Event Time
9am to 2pm
Event Location
East Riverfront Park
10991 South Riverfront Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
To learn more about Oral Cancer visit http://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/
by Roseman Dental | Jan 12, 2017 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Oral Health, Roseman Dental - UT
Roseman University College of Dental Medicine is providing dental screenings and cleanings free to children ages 18 and under at the Give Kids a Smile® event on February 3 from 9am to 4pm in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of oral healthcare and help stop the spread of untreated dental decay.
Anyone is eligible to participate. Children who come will receive a free dental screening and cleaning. They will also leave with a voucher for free x-rays and $50 of care which may be used at the Dental Clinic at Roseman University for future treatment. The voucher is non-transferable and must be used within 6 months of event.
Every $1 spent on prevention for oral health issues saves taxpayers $50 in restorative and emergency procedures for individuals who lack dental insurance or are underinsured, according to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation.
All dental work will be supervised by Roseman University faculty members who are licensed Utah dentists. Student dentists will also provide parents with education and information about proper oral healthcare for children.
Give Kids a Smile® is a national event organized by the American Dental Association. It began in 2003 as a way for dentists across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to underserved children. It was initially a one-day event in February and has grown to include national and local events year-round. Approximately 350,000 children receive treatment at 1,500 events with more than 40,000 people volunteering their time to participate.
For more information call 801-878-1200.
Location
The Dental ClinicRoseman University of Health Sciences
10894 S. River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
Give Kids a Smile Flyer
by Roseman Dental | Jan 9, 2017 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Roseman Dental - UT
Find out if you are qualified for FREE fillings or deep cleanings.
Dental students looking for patients for upcoming licensure exam. All applicants will receive free dental x-rays and a screening exam. Patients that qualify to participate in the licensure exam may receive up to two free fillings and/or a free cleaning plus compensation for your time.
Date: January 24, 2017
Time: 5 to 7pm
Location:
Roseman University
10894 S River Front Pkwy
South Jordan, UT 84095
Contact: 801-449-0095
Qualifying Criteria:
- Must be 18 years of age older
- Must have most of your back teeth
- Must not have existing orthodontic treatment
- Must have a valid ID
- No known latex allergy or Type I diabetes
- No emergencies – no dentures; no extractions
- Patients must be available March 3 – 5, 2017 for the clinical board exam
by Roseman Dental | Feb 17, 2016 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Dental School, Oral Health, Roseman Dental - UT
By: Raymond Durham, Roseman DMD Class of 2017
On the ADA Foundation’s Give Kids a Smile® (GKAS) kick-off day, February 5, Roseman University’s College of Dental Medicine held its 3rd annual GKAS event at our Dental Clinic. As a non-profit institution of higher education, Roseman University is committed to improving oral health care for children in Utah and throughout the Intermountain West.
The event provides a unique opportunity to increase access to care for these children, while also allowing dental students to participate in an important cause that they will hopefully continue when they enter a career as a dental provider.
The ADA Foundation began Give Kids a Smile to raise awareness for “children who do not receive dental care…and to establish a dental home,” according to the ADA Foundation website (adafoundation.org). Roseman’s approach to GKAS parallels that goal by providing free dental care for children on the day of the event, offering vouchers for patients to return for future care, and providing an affordable option for families that otherwise do not have access to dental care. Previous events have resulted in about 45 percent of patients returning to The Dental Clinic at Roseman University as their dental home. Of these, over 80 percent reported having no dental insurance, 50 percent had not seen a dentist in over a year, and 48 percent had unmet dental needs, including decay. Perhaps more importantly, children who participated in the event received a positive experience at a dental office and were able to learn more about the importance of oral health care.
“Meeting student doctors, playing games, and learning about dental health is a great opportunity to establish a positive lasting effect for children regarding their oral health care. Hopefully events like this plant a seed to help children maintain their oral health and feel comfortable attending the dentist throughout their life,” said Dr. Aaron Ferguson, Director of Public Health Education at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine.
At the 2016 event, 503 children received limited exams, cleanings, and sealants. The total estimated value of the services provided the day of the event is over $90,000. Additionally, all children who attended the event received a voucher to return for a comprehensive exam, a complete set of radiographs (X-rays), and $50 to put toward future care if needed.
In total Roseman University’s Give Kids a Smile program will result in over $214,000 worth of dental care donated to the community, and a dental home for hundreds of children in need. We are excited about the success of this year’s event, and look forward to next year’s Give Kids a Smile® event.
You can find more information about The Dental Clinic at Roseman University, which offers affordable dental care for the whole family in the Salt Lake area, and about future events here. If you missed Give Kids a Smile, remember that you can always come in for a screening at no cost. Just call 801-878-1200 to schedule it.
by Roseman Dental | Mar 28, 2014 | Clinic Events - UT, Dental Clinic Blog, Dental School, Oral Health, Roseman Dental - UT
Doctor of Dental Medicine students at Roseman University organized an event to provide free dental care to 46 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake. It was part of Give Kids a Smile, a national event started by the American Dental Association that provides free dental care to hundreds of thousands of children at more than 1,500 events nationwide throughout the year.
Healthy lifestyles are a key component of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake, and Give Kids a Smile provides an opportunity for children to get free dental care. This is especially critical for children who do not have dental insurance, and may not be able to get this care otherwise.
“Untreated childhood dental decay affects about 16 million children in the U.S. every year, and is particularly prevalent in families that do not have insurance. Dental decay can contribute to a variety of issues including pain, missed school days, improper speech development, and difficulty sleeping and concentrating,” said Dr. Aaron Ferguson, Assistant Professor at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine and faculty advisor for the student group that organized Give Kids a Smile. “Fortunately it is also one of the most treatable conditions, and Roseman University dental students are excited to offer some basic dental care as well as education about caring for teeth that these children can use at home to improve their oral hygiene.”
Club members get at least 30 minutes of physical activity and healthy snacks at the local Boys & Girls Club, according to LeAnn Saldivar, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake, but sometimes they don’t have access to quality health and dental care. To bridge that gap, Boys & Girls Club partners with organizations like Roseman University to get the care that children need to be healthy, regardless of whether or not they have insurance.
“It was so neat to see the smiles on the kids faces as they left our clinic,” said Cory Halterman, third-year dental student and one of the event organizers. “We all felt great after helping them.”
