On September 6, we will celebrate treating 10,000 patients (and counting) while at the Latino Community Development Agency (LCDA) in Oklahoma City. LCDA is a longtime partner with the ODF and has hosted the mobile unit 30 times in the last several years. On board with us that day will be outstanding volunteer Dr. Jeannie Bath.
In 2008, the LCDA presented the Mobile Program with their "Organizational Guardian Angel" award for providing services to their clients. Over the years, we have frequently provided screenings and treatment to children and adults in their programs. We look forward to celebrating 10,000 patients served with our Mobile Program when we visit them tomorrow.
In the more than six years of the mobile unit’s existence, we have had the pleasure of providing over $1.7 million of charitable dentistry across the state - greatly affecting the communities we visit. Since the program's launch in April 2006, we have averaged over 1,500 patients a year, and look forward to seeing even more with our expanded program when our additional mobile unit arrives later this year.
We can't wait for tomorrow to get here and celebrate with one of our major funders, Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation, the ODF staff and our wonderful volunteer Dr. Bath! Don't forget to check back for pictures of the day!
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