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Donated Dental Services (DDS) is a statewide organization dedicated to meeting the oral health needs of disabled, elderly, or medically compromised Arkansans who cannot afford needed treatment.
DDS Volunteer Dentists:
 
The Donated Dental Services (DDS) program is just one way that the dental profession reaches out to individuals with special needs who cannot afford dental treatment. These undeserved people now receive comprehensive dental care because of the compassion and commitment of thousands of volunteer dentists across the nation. Some of these dentists have offered to treat as many as five patients each year.
Unlike other volunteer service programs, DDS dentists donate services in their own offices instead of central treatment centers. The dentists thus work in familiar settings and most patients can get help in t conveniently located offices.
 
Some patients have exceptional management or treatment needs. Many specialists also volunteer and help these individuals.
The office staffs of the participating dentists are important partners. They work with the DDS Referral Coordinator, schedule appointments with patients, resolve problems, and coordinate laboratory services for patients needing prosthetic services with the DDS Referral Coordinator.
 
Some dentists integrate the DDS patients into their practices while other only treat each DDS patient once, returning them to good health and function. Upon finishing treatment, the dentists report the procedures they completed and their value. The dentists also can suggest way to improve the referral process.
The Foundation gives all participating dentists engraved plaques to thank them for their community service. The generous support of the Colgate-Palmolive Company started this tradition and other funders now support this important recognition effort.
Click here to learn how you can become a donating dentist with the DDS program!
Click here to learn how you can contribute to the DDS program!
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