Children's Dental Day is a College of Dentistry outreach program in which students, staff, and faculty provide dental care to underserved children in Nebraska, many of whom have little or no access to dental services.
About the 2024 Lincoln Children's Dental Day
- Held on April 19.
- 220 children treated.
- Communities represented: Columbus, Crete, Hastings, Kearney, Lexington, Lincoln, York.
- 400 volunteers.
A special thank you to the following people who helped make this event possible:
- UNMC College of Dentistry alumni who helped in the clinic.
- UNMC College of Nursing students and faculty who performed wellness checks.
- The organizers in the communities who helped screen the students and arrange transportation.
- Ameritas for their ongoing support of Children's Dental Day events.
About the 2024 Western Nebraska Children's Dental Days
- Held in Gordon and Sidney from May 31 to June 1.
- 151 children treated.
- Communities represented: Alliance, Ashby, Bridgeport, Chadron, Gordon, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kilgore, Lyman, Merriman, Morrill, Rushville, Sidney, Whitney.
- 50 volunteers.
About the Program
Since 2001, more than 6,000 children have received treatment, and over $3 million in dental services have been provided. Children are identified through school nurses and district health departments. These volunteers work alongside local dentists to conduct screening examinations, during which X-rays are taken, and a preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan are developed.
Lincoln Children's Dental Day
Typically held in the spring, approximately 200 children are scheduled for procedures, including cleanings, restorations, extractions, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, and root canal therapy. In addition to receiving treatment, children participate in educational activities designed to increase their awareness of the importance of oral health.
Western Children's Dental Days
Typically held in the summer, this event involves transporting students, faculty, staff, and portable dental equipment to sites in the Panhandle. The Panhandle District Health Department is a key partner in supporting Western Children's Dental Days.