Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful

-Thich Nhat Hanh

How well do you know about oral health
How well do you know about oral health
Do you know? About 56,400 openings for dental assistants are projected each year
Do you know? About 56,400 openings for dental assistants are projected each year
Dental assistants perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist
Dental assistants perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist
Remember that your dentist knows far more than you
Remember that your dentist knows far more than you
What does your mouth mean to you
What does your mouth mean to you

Oral health program

Improving access to oral health through education, service delivery, research and advocacy

Mission

Our mission is to provide dental services, education, and referrals to vulnerable population in a culturally responsive manner.

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Team

Diverse and qualified professionals with over 50 years of collective experience.

Our Location

*Iowa

*Indiana

*Missouri

Services

  • Preventive care: Focuses on preventing mouth infections through evidence-based practices for caries prevention.
  • Dental education: Empowers individuals with knowledge about oral health care.
  • Referral network: Connects individuals with ongoing dental care within their communities.

Target Population

  • Vulnerable
  • Underserved
  • Immigrant

Oral Health Information

Being 'afraid of the dentist' may mean different things to different people. It will probably help if you work out just what it is that worries you most. Maybe the sounds and smells bring back memories of bad experiences as a child, or make you think that having treatment will hurt.The good news is that more and more dentists now understand their patients' fears. They realise that kindness and gentleness can do a lot tomake dental treatment an acceptable, normal part of life.
Being 'afraid of the dentist' may mean different things to different people. It will probably help if you work out just what it is that worries you most. Maybe the sounds and smells bring back memories of bad experiences as a child, or make you think that having treatment will hurt.The good news is that more and more dentists now understand their patients' fears. They realise that kindness and gentleness can do a lot tomake dental treatment an acceptable, normal part of life.
Small blisters around the mouth caused by herpes simplex virus sometimes called fever blisters
Small blisters around the mouth caused by herpes simplex virus sometimes called fever blisters
There are toothpastes which can help to remove staining. These are often called ‘whitening' toothpastes. It is important to realise that these toothpastes can only help you to restore the original shade of your teeth and will not change their natural colour. If you feel you need something stronger to whiten your teeth, talk to your dental team about how this could be done. If you are a smoker, there are special smokers' toothpastes that will remove the staining that can build up over time.
There are toothpastes which can help to remove staining. These are often called ‘whitening' toothpastes. It is important to realise that these toothpastes can only help you to restore the original shade of your teeth and will not change their natural colour. If you feel you need something stronger to whiten your teeth, talk to your dental team about how this could be done. If you are a smoker, there are special smokers' toothpastes that will remove the staining that can build up over time.
You will need to have your brace adjusted regularly to make sure it is working properly. Usually you will have an appointment roughly every six to eight weeks. It is very important that you go to those appointments, or the brace will take a lot longer to work
You will need to have your brace adjusted regularly to make sure it is working properly. Usually you will have an appointment roughly every six to eight weeks. It is very important that you go to those appointments, or the brace will take a lot longer to work
Several studies have looked at the connection between mouth infections and strokes. They have found that people who have had a stroke are more likely to have gum disease than people who have not had one.
Several studies have looked at the connection between mouth infections and strokes. They have found that people who have had a stroke are more likely to have gum disease than people who have not had one.

Key Strengths

  • Culturally responsive approach that ensures accessibility and trust.
  • Focus on prevention and long-term sustainability.
  • Strong partnerships with community organizations.
  • Experienced and dedicated team.

Meet Our team

Learn more about our talented team of experts who bring years of experience and a commitment to quality service to every project.

Dr. Olayinka Adekugbe

Public Health Dentist

Dr. Jessy Ajram​

Dental medicine doctor

Dr. Uvoh Onoriobe​

DENTIST

Chukwuebuka Ogwo​

Health Education Specialist

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Address

Iowa: 625 Emerald Street Iowa Apt B22, Iowa City, IA
Missouri: 5045 South 37th street, Saint Louis 63116
Indiana: 8933 White Oak Ave, Munster, IN 46321, United States

Email Us

oralhealthprogram.official@gmail.com

Call Us

+1 (908) 305-9142