| Description: | In collaboration with the Eighth District Dental Society, the School of Dental Medicine participated in the first “Dentistry Smiles on Veterans” program. The kick-off event took place Saturday, April 18, 2015, in the UB Squire Hall Clinic, South Campus. On that day, veterans from area Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFWs) and other veterans’ organizations were invited to the dental school for a comprehensive dental examination and treatment plan. To be eligible, they must have separated from the military in or after 2005. The goal was to provide dental services to much deserving veterans who do not qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) provided dental treatment. This program gave special recognition to veterans and expressed gratitude for their personal sacrifices on behalf of their fellow Americans. |
| Project/Activity Leader(s): | Stephen Abel, Associate Dean for Students, Community and Professional Initiatives |
| Unit: | School of Dental Medicine |
| Department: | SDM External Relations |
| City: | Buffalo |
| State: | NY |
| Country: | United States |
| External Funding: | No |
| Start Date: | 2015-04-18 |
| End Date: | 2015 |
| Internal Partners: | Veterans Affairs, Enrollment Management, Office of Academic Affairs; Veteran Services, University Life & Services |
| External Partners: | Eighth District Dental Society, American Dental Association (ADA) |
| Are UB students involved? | No |
