Dental
Health for Arlington was founded in 1993 as a result of a United
Way survey which identified dental care of disadvantaged families
as one of the top four needs in the Arlington area. The DHA Clinic was established to provide oral health care. A
pilot Preventive Program was
started in 1994 in two elementary schools. This program was
designed to stop the rampant decay and oral health problems of
low-income children in our community. Today, this serves twenty-four
low-income Arlington and Mansfield schools.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
Over $4.3 million worth of dental care has been provide to our
community thanks to volunteer services of
250 dentists, assistants, dental hygienists and community
volunteers. Dental Health for Arlington also serves the
community by participating in health fairs special events during
Dental Health month, the Junior League of Arlington's Bargain Barn
and numerous other community outreach programs.
