Volunteer Community Clinic Program
The Volunteer Community Clinic Program engages volunteer dentists, including alumni, and all years of students (both DMD and dental hygiene degree students) in up to six weekend (Saturday) clinics at multiple locations—local and provincial—annually.
The program’s mission is to improve and sustain the oral health of people in need within the community; to promote health education and social betterment, and provide assistance through treatment, training and education; and to enhance students’ awareness and role as global citizens with sustainable opportunities to serve.
Participation in these student-led clinics is extracurricular and the volunteer opportunities are designed to complement the Professionalism and Community Service (PACS) curriculum.
Upcoming Volunteer Community Clinics
Abbotsford Food Bank
- Saturday, April 13, 2013
Vancouver Native Health Society
- Saturday, April 6, 2013
Stories from Volunteer Community Clinics
Abbotsford Food Bank (April 2, 2011): Student-led day of community dentistry in Abbotsford, BC. View the photos and read the story>> |
Penelakut First Nation (July 8, 2010): UBC Dentistry Team Serves Penelakut First Nation. View the photos and read the story>> |
Vancouver Native Health Centre (April 20, 2009): Volunteer Dentistry in the Downtown Eastside—DMD Students Rise to the Challenges. Read the article>> |
Join With Us!
Community dentists are encouraged to volunteer with UBC Dentistry's Volunteer Community Clinic Program.
Supervise a student-led community volunteer clinic
Organize a volunteer dental outreach project
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To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, contact Jenn Parsons, Manager of Alumni & Community Affairs at 604-822-6751 or send an email. |
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