Opportunities to Serve
IDDS members traditionally spearhead and participate in many programs to give back to both the profession and community. Giving back gives members a chance to advance oral health wellness in the community, mentor new members and partner with community leaders to increase public health awareness.
We invite you to participate in the following programs
Give Kids A Smile (GKS)
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. IDDS encourages members to participate in various scheduled events to promote good oral health habits. Our volunteer dentists provide both educational instruction and clinical care to children. Many of our members work directly out of their private offices to reach out to children in their community.
Mission of Mercy (MOM)
Since 2015 Indiana Mission of Mercy has provided dental care to over 3000 Hoosiers. Both adults and children with limited resources can participate in this event. Services offered during the MOM event include screenings, restorative, endodontic, periodontic, oral surgery, and some same-day fixed removable prosthodontic care. IDDS Foundation has provided financial support and our members along with their teams have participated in this statewide event. Please watch for opportunities to volunteer you and your dental team in the future at this wonderful event.
Donated Dental Services
Since 1991, the Donated Dental Services program of Dental Lifeline Network has matched patients in need with dentists who are willing to provide free comprehensive dental treatment to individuals with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile and have no access to care. Both dentists and dental laboratories donate their time and talent to provide Hoosiers with life-changing dental care. For more information on participating in this program visit https://dentallifeline.org/indiana/
Gennesaret Free Clinics provides healthcare and dental services to the low-income and homeless populations in the Indianapolis area. They have provided an open and inclusive culture where their mission is to ensure that every person in Indianapolis has access to quality, patient-centered care. They have made an impact by partnering with companies and organizations, improving lives, and outreach to Indianapolis communities. For additional information https://www.gennesaret.org/
Gennesaret Free Clinics
Trinity Free Clinic
The Trinity Free Clinic opened its doors in 2000 and its mission is to provide free high-quality medical, dental, and health services to the uninsured, underinsured, and low-income residents of Hamilton County with the assistance of a professional, dedicated staff and group of volunteers. Since its founding, Trinity has provided care to more than 100,000 neighbors in need, serving as the largest provider of free health services in Central Indiana. For additional information https://www.trinityfreeclinic.org/
