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The lack of access to dental care can lead to serious health issues, particularly for those who are already marginalized. This project aims to improve access to dental care for low-income and unhoused adults in the San Francisco area through a partnership with Project Homeless Connect. By providing high-quality dental care services, this project will help prevent dental diseases and improve systemic health outcomes.

Through a partnership with Project Homeless Connect, we will provide these individuals with access to high-quality dental care. This community-based organization already provides services to those who are unhoused or low-income, so the project can leverage their existing infrastructure to deliver high-quality dental care services.

This project holds immense significance in addressing a critical public health issue prevalent in the San Francisco community. Lack of access to dental care can be detrimental to marginalized individuals, as highlighted by a study conducted by Freitas et al (2019), which found that 54.6% of people experiencing homelessness in the Bay Area reported oral pain in the past 6 months. Additionally, 28.9% reported having oral pain that prevented them from eating, while 20.9% reported having pain that prevented them from sleeping. By providing access to high-quality dental care services, we can make a meaningful contribution to improving the overall health and equity of our community.

We would like to acknowledge the support of Project Homeless Connect and the dental professionals who will be providing care to these individuals. Their dedication and expertise are essential to the success of this project. We would also like to acknowledge the support and mentorship from Dr. Gallagher, whose guidance and encouragement have made it possible to pursue our passion for improving access to dental care throughout the San Francisco community.

The lack of access to dental care can lead to serious health issues, particularly for those who are already marginalized. This project aims to improve access to dental care for low-income and unhoused adults in the San Francisco area through a partnership with Project Homeless Connect. By providing high-quality dental care services, this project will help prevent dental diseases and improve systemic health outcomes.

Through a partnership with Project Homeless Connect, we will provide these individuals with access to high-quality dental care. This community-based organization already provides services to those who are unhoused or low-income, so the project can leverage their existing infrastructure to deliver high-quality dental care services.

This project holds immense significance in addressing a critical public health issue prevalent in the San Francisco community. Lack of access to dental care can be detrimental to marginalized individuals, as highlighted by a study conducted by Freitas et al (2019), which found that 54.6% of people experiencing homelessness in the Bay Area reported oral pain in the past 6 months. Additionally, 28.9% reported having oral pain that prevented them from eating, while 20.9% reported having pain that prevented them from sleeping. By providing access to high-quality dental care services, we can make a meaningful contribution to improving the overall health and equity of our community.

We would like to acknowledge the support of Project Homeless Connect and the dental professionals who will be providing care to these individuals. Their dedication and expertise are essential to the success of this project. We would also like to acknowledge the support and mentorship from Dr. Gallagher, whose guidance and encouragement have made it possible to pursue our passion for improving access to dental care throughout the San Francisco community.