WELLESLEY, Mass., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., has given $30,000 to the Interfaith Dental Clinic in Tennessee. The donation supports Interfaith’s mentorship programs, which are designed to help local students develop careers in oral health, and help increase access to dental services for low-income families in the state. Part of the donation also supports Interfaith’s recent fundraising gala. As the largest provider of Medicaid dental benefits in the country by membership, DentaQuest is committed to broadening access to dental care for communities that need it most. Interfaith Dental is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that serves vulnerable populations to help them achieve and sustain a healthy smile.
“Affordable, quality, oral health care should be accessible for everyone,” said Steve Pollock, president, Dental, Sun Life U.S. “The health workforce shortage is being felt nationwide. Addressing it long term starts with support in our local communities to engage, educate and enable the dentists and hygienists of tomorrow. Supporting the Interfaith Clinic’s student mentorship program will help increase the number of providers treating Tennesseans most in need, and we are proud to contribute to that effort.”