Day of Service
On one special day every year, hundreds of Aspen Dental practices across the country open their doors exclusively to veterans and provide dental care at no cost.
MouthMobile
The MouthMobile is a 42-foot long dental office on wheels that provides free care to veterans in communities across the country. The MouthMobile includes two treatment rooms, a digital X-ray machine, and is handicap accessible.
Overseas Outreach Program
For more than five years, teams of dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and lab technicians from across Aspen Nation have participated in an Overseas Outreach Program, traveling around the world to bring free dental care to countries in desperate need.
Why we do it.
Many adults tend to put their oral health on the back burner by not going to the dentist for routine dental maintenance, like cleanings or annual check-ups. Millions of Americans also live in places where there is little or no access to care. Other barriers get in the way too - like cost, lack of insurance, and fear.
This is especially challenging for the majority of U.S. veterans as they are not eligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they are 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war. These challenges were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which made more Americans hesitant to go to the dentist for the oral care they need. Not only is it safe to come to the dentist, but as research shows- dental health is key to maintaining overall health.
This is especially challenging for the majority of U.S. veterans as they are not eligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they are 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war. These challenges were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which made more Americans hesitant to go to the dentist for the oral care they need. Not only is it safe to come to the dentist, but as research shows- dental health is key to maintaining overall health.
