Centre County is classified as a “Dental Professional Shortage Area” for low-income residents by the PA Department of Health. As a result, the demand for dental care at CVIM is incredibly high – over 1,600 qualified CVIM patients currently are waiting for a dental appointment! Our ability to meet the dental needs of our residents solely with volunteer dentists is sorely lacking.

CVIM was fortunate to receive grant funding from The Highmark Foundation and the PA Department of Health in 2008. We were able to hire a part-time dentist, a full-time dental assistant and several part-time dental hygienists to serve uninsured residents of Centre County. Last year, CVIM helped 970 patients restore their smile and reclaim their self-confidence through the help of these funding agencies.

Most sources of grant funding, however, are temporary and dependent upon CVIM’s ability to demonstrate that the community will help us sustain these crucial services. Will you join them by providing financial support of CVIM’s dental program?

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