Giving Back

Dental student performing care on an elderly patient
$1.67 million Delta Dental Community Care Foundation gift empowers new School of Dentistry initiative

The UCLA School of Dentistry will increase access to comprehensive oral health care among geriatric and special needs populations through a new program made possible by the support of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation’s largest-ever sing

Sep 08, 2022
Front Page, All News, Giving Back, Patient Care
Two UCLA Dentistry students pose in masks with Dr. Edmond Hewlett, at right
School of Dentistry Volunteers Moored in Care Harbor Once Again

The School of Dentistry’s community service initiatives made an impactful return in 2021-22, following a hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 07, 2022
Students & Residents, Giving Back
Volunteer providing oral care patient.
What goes well with tacos? Toothbrushes!

From cleanings to root canals to extractions in decidedly non-dental office environments, a core part of UCLA dental students’ education includes critical oral health care delivery to people in underserved communities.

Dec 16, 2020
Patient Care, Giving Back, All News, Front Page