MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Care Resource has announced a $30,000 grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the charitable arm of Delta Dental of California and its affiliates. This grant, awarded through the Access to Care Grants Program, aims to improve access to high-quality, affordable oral health care in the 15 states and Washington, D.C., where Care Resource operates.
Since its inception in 2011, the Community Care Foundation has donated over $150 million to local partners. The foundation’s mission is to enhance access to care, reduce health disparities, advance health equity, and support innovation in oral health.
Ausline Perry, Director of Dental Care Services at Care Resource, stated, “This funding will enable us to upgrade our dental services with advanced equipment. It is essential for maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency, especially as we see an increasing number of patients, particularly at our Broward health center.”
Manuel Casas, DMD, Dental Clinical Director, added, “This grant will help Care Resource continue delivering vital services to underserved communities, making a significant difference in many lives.”
Care Resource’s Dental Services Department offers general dentistry to those without adequate insurance. Services provided include dental exams, radiographs, preventive care, fillings, night guards, crowns, bridges, removable prosthetics, minor oral surgery, selected root canal therapy, and counseling for nutrition and smoking cessation.