Courtney Sparks
Fall 2024
Background
Our mission is to break down barriers to oral health by offering free, preventive dental screenings for individuals with limited or no insurance and those with demanding schedules.
The program offers free and accessible dental care, breaking financial barriers for underserved communities while providing dental students with valuable hands-on experience. Its convenient Saturday services cater to patients with busy weekday schedules. However, it faces challenges such as limited availability, potential resource constraints, and reliance on external funding. Opportunities include partnering with local health organizations, expanding services to new communities, and raising oral health awareness. Threats include competition from other low-cost clinics, economic downturns affecting funding, and limited outreach that could hinder patient awareness and program growth.