Outreach Initiatives

Men’s Health Event

Since 2011, Detroit Mercy Dental has participated in The Michigan Institute of Urology's Men’s Health Event, an event that facilitates an an opportunity for men in the community to be educated on how to live a healthy life. Under the supervision of residents, faculty, Detroit Mercy dental and hygiene students provide oral cancer screenings to attendees at no cost. Additionally, students educate patrons of the harmful effects of tobacco products relative to oral cancer.

Mouth Guard Clinics

On several occasions throughout the year, Detroit Mercy Dental AEGD Residents and dental student organizations collaborate with with community partners to provide free, custom mouth guards to the Downtown Boxing Gym youth program in Detroit. This program has also previously provided similar services to Academy of the Americas, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Highland Park Community High School, Holy Redeemer Grade School and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary.

Student-Run Dental Centers

Student volunteers provide free dental care to underserved adults at St. Vincent DePaul-Detroit and HUDA Clinic.  All logistics are handled by students, including administrative and clinical duties. These projects increase access to oral health care, reduce oral health disparities, and teach students awareness of needs in surrounding communities.  Each of these student-run dental centers is in partnership with a respective student organization and adjunct faculty.