Children's Dental Day is a College of Dentistry outreach program. Students, staff and faculty volunteer their time to provide free dental care to underserved children in Nebraska who typically have little or no access to dental care.
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
- 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 & Sidney on May 31 - June 1
- 151 children treated
- Communities represented: Alliance, Ashby, Bridgeport, Chadron, Gordon, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kilgore, Lyman, Martin, SD, Merriman, Morrill, Rushville, Whitney, Wounded Knee, SD, Sidney
- 50 volunteers
About the Program
Since 2001, over 6,000 children have been treated and over $3 million in free dental services have been provided.
Children are identified by district health departments working in conjunction with school nurses. These volunteers work with local dentists to provide screening examinations where x-rays are taken and a preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan is developed.
About Lincoln Children's Dental Day: About 200 children are scheduled for procedures including cleanings, restorations, extractions, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns and root canal therapy. The children also take part in educational activities designed to increase their awareness of the importance of taking care of their teeth.
About Western Children's Dental Days: Typically held in June, the college transports students, faculty, staff and portable equipment to sites in the Panhandle. The Panhandle District Health Department is a major contributor to Western Children's Dental Days.