Unique Collaboration Works to Provide Dental Care to Those Experiencing Homelessness
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 14, 2024
The Community Health Centers of Linn and Benton County in Oregon, in collaboration with the recovery support service Communities Helping Addicts Negotiate Change Effectively (CHANCE), has initiated an on-site dental program aimed at addressing the oral health needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorder and homelessness. The program offers dental care to up to seven patients a day, addressing a critical need often neglected due to a lack of access and priority.
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