We’re proud to partner with Danica Patrick to bring you the Healthy Mouth Movement.
Danica Patrick is shining a spotlight on an often overlooked healthcare issue – oral health – as she teams up with Aspen Dental and Oral Health America to announce the Healthy Mouth Movement, a community giving initiative designed to deliver free dental care to thousands of people in need in communities across the U.S., and oral health education to millions more.
“Last year nearly 100 million Americans didn’t visit a dentist, and millions more live in communities with little or no access to dental care,” said Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Chevrolet SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
“This is an issue that affects a lot of hard-working people, including NASCAR fans, who are often living in pain. It’s time to do something about it, and that’s why I’m proud to partner with Aspen Dental and Oral Health America.”
Through the Healthy Mouth Movement, dentists and team members from every Aspen Dental practice in 28 states will devote a day to providing much-needed dental care to those who need it most – free of charge, no questions asked. And to reach communities where care isn’t available, the newly-constructed Aspen Dental MouthMobile, a fully-equipped dental office on wheels, will go directly into communities to not only provide free service, but raise awareness.
The MouthMobile hit the road to help communities in need.
Find out more about the revolutionary dentist office on wheels and how it’s helping to give America a healthy mouth, one mile at a time.
See us in Action
Healthy mouths are on the way to a town near you.
We’re excited to announce that the Healthy Mouth Movement will continue in 2015. Locations of the Aspen Dental MouthMobile and free days of service in an Aspen Dental practice will be announced soon.
Having an Impact
See the results of turning a mission into a movement.
Between the MouthMobile and our Days of Service, we’ve helped hundreds of people. And counting. See the 2014 results of turning a mission into a movement. The team from Aspen Dental doesn't just have a mission statement, they live it.
Healthy Mouths are Worth a Thousand Pictures
It's easy to see the difference Aspen Dental is making.
FAQ
Why are you doing this?
Nearly 100 million Americans didn’t go to the dentist last year, and millions more live in communities where there is little or no access to care. Aspen Dental and Oral Health America have teamed up to provide much-needed dental care and education to those who need it most.
Do patients need to make an appointment? How?
Yes, advance appointments are required for free dental care. Please check this webpage often for instructions on how to make an appointment when they become available.
What is the Aspen Dental MouthMobile?
The Aspen Dental MouthMobile is a fully-equipped dental office on wheels, which travels directly into places where care isn’t available to provide free service and raise awareness on the importance of oral health. It has two fully-functioning treatment rooms as well as a digital X-ray unit and denture repair lab.
What kind of service will people be able to get?
In the spirit of helping as many people as possible, dentists will be focused on treating the most urgent dental need of each patient by providing a dental service such as a filling, extraction or denture repair.
The first priority is to get patients out of pain, make them aware of what other dental needs they have, and through Oral Health America, connect them with free or low-cost resources in their market that will help them continue to address their dental care needs.
Where does the MouthMobile travel to?
Aspen Dental MouthMobile tour will continue to travel coast to coast. For a list of locations, please check back soon.
Is the MouthMobile wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
When will the Aspen Dental practice in my town be having their day of service?
Please check back soon to see when the Healthy Mouth Movement might be visiting your community in 2015.
What about dental needs after that day?
The first priority is to get patients out of pain, make them aware of what other dental needs they have, and through Oral Health America, connect them with free or low-cost resources in their market that will help them continue to address their dental care needs.
Do patients need insurance/payment?
No. Aspen Dental team members are volunteering their time and talents – no payment will be accepted.
Will patients be required to prove that they are unable to afford care?
No. Patients will not be charged for any services, nor will they be asked to show any proof of income or need.