Student Community Outreach for Public Education (SCOPE): Senior Smiles and Wellness Event 2023
Author(s): Katie Theresa Hagan, DDS 2024; Serena Thien-Y Ly, DDS 2024Mentor(s): Dr. Miller OKU Community Health Leadership & Innovation Award — 2nd Place
Tag: SCOPE
Student Community Outreach for Public Education: Past, Present, & Future
We analyzed the history of dental student community outreach and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continued Effort with Innovative Approaches to Promote Oral Health in Pandemic Time
Through my project, I would like to share my continued effort of participating in various community projects involving oral health care education, dental screenings and presentations during the pandemic time by using innovative methods. This project also reflects my learning …
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Student Community Outreach for Public Education: Overview of DDS 2021
Our project illustrates DDS 2021’s involvement in community service and public outreach events despite being hit with a global pandemic halfway through our dental school career. We demonstrated how we were able to adapt to a new normal, where most outreach would be done in a distanced and safe manner, following public health guidelines. We created virtual events to reach out to communities and provide public education. We partnered with the Dugoni school to run a Covid-19 vaccine clinic throughout winter and spring quarters to help vaccinate not only the school but also members of our community. With these initiatives, we were able to help fight the pandemic while also providing public education regarding dental health during these unique times.
SCOPE 2020-2021: Virtual Community Outreach Amidst a Global Pandemic
SCOPE succeeded in hosting and collaborating with events
and projects which allowed officers to develop professionally and serve
underserved communities in the Bay Area and beyond, despite pandemic restrictions.