A-dec donates equipment to NCOHF

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Jul 6, 2010

A-dec has donated dental office equipment to National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to facilitate enhanced comprehensive dental programs for children from vulnerable populations.

United Methodist Mexican American Ministries (UMMAM), a member of the NCOHF affiliate network, received new operatory equipment for its dental clinic that will aid in providing vital oral health services for underserved pediatric patients in Southwest Kansas. UMMAM is one of 14 community healthcare facilities in the NCOHF affiliate network and the only dental care provider in Southwest Kansas that offers services on a sliding fee scale based on income level.

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