Husky Health Bridge: Tent City 3 @ University of Washington

EVENT DETAILS:

Husky Health Bridge relief events are a collaborative effort with Medical Teams International (MTI), Greater Seattle Cares (GSC), AmeriCorps, and the UW School of Dentistry. UW dental students will provide dental treatment to individuals experiencing homelessness at Tent City 3 (TC3) during their stay on campus. TC3 is a city and UW sanctioned community consisting primarily of adult residents, some of which have young children.

Providers will have access to two chairs on board an MTI mobile dental van and a three chair mobile clinic indoors at the Fishery Sciences Building (FSH). Patients will receive day-of, on-sight triage and supervised oral exams and dental procedures, including cleanings, restorations, and extractions.

This is a collaborative effort. Dental students of all stages are encouraged to get involved and contribute at their training level. Pre-dental students are needed for logistics and will have opportunities to observe in treatment areas.

PRE-REQUISITE:

Dental student providers must be enrolled in Health and Homelessness (ORALM 651) for Winter 2017 in order to provide patient care. The SLN for the class is 18547. There are no pre-requisites for pre-dental students.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

UWSOD Students: 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st years
Pre-Health Students

DATE & TIME:

Date of Service: Saturday, February 4th

Morning Setup: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Clinic Operations: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (single shift)
Afternoon Teardown: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

University of Washington Campus
W35 Parking Lot (Pacific Avenue and Brooklyn Street) and Fishery Sciences Building (FSH)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/QgwRZGx5jWt

FACULTY ADVISORS:

Dr. Jeffrey, Dr. Newman

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Light breakfast and lunch from Ezell’s will be provided.
Volunteers with dietary restrictions are encouraged to bring their own rations.

THIS IS A SINGLE SHIFT OPERATION, AND LIMITED SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE. SELECTED VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS.