Kennebec Valley Dental Center (KVDC), a nonprofit dental clinic based in Augusta, Maine, has received a $10,000 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation. KVDC makes affordable, high-quality oral health care services available to low-income residents in central Maine. The funds provided by the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation will be used to purchase a dental chair and related equipment.
The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is dedicated to improving oral health in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. “One of the Foundation’s giving priorities is to support dental clinics treating patients whose oral health needs are not being met, so we’re very happy to provide this grant to Kennebec Valley Dental Center,” said Betty Andrews, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation.
“Since we opened our doors in September 2008, we have seen thousands of patients,” said KVDC Executive Director Kim Gordon, RDH. “We are grateful to the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation, because having the proper equipment in place will go a long way toward effectively and efficiently providing people in this area of Maine with much-needed oral health care services.”
Gordon founded KVDC with the vision of creating a dental practice that treats every patient with dignity and first-rate care, regardless of the patient’s financial or socio-economic status. KVDC accepts Northeast Delta Dental insurance, MaineCare, and private pay, and offers an income-based, sliding-scale on fees.
“Health care costs are on everyone’s minds these days,” continued Gordon. “It’s important to remember that preventing tooth decay and other dental diseases is necessary to improve health and reduce health care costs overall. Tooth decay, in particular, can be dangerous, but is largely preventable. That’s why we want to provide preventive oral health care to as many people as possible.”
Founded in September 2008, KVDC is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) charitable organization that makes affordable, high-quality oral health care services available to low-income residents in southern Kennebec County (Augusta, Maine, and the surrounding communities). KVDC, the only dental center serving low-income residents in this area of Maine, is located on Water Street in downtown Augusta. For more information and/or to make an appointment, call 207-623-3400, email kvdcnp@yahoo.com, or visit www.kvdental.com.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Gordon, RDH, Executive Director, Kennebec Valley Dental Center Phone: 207-623-3400 Cell: 207-215-4837 Email: kvdcnp@yahoo.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
Kennebec Valley Dental Center is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality comprehensive care. Our compassionate and understanding doctors, hygienists and staff take pride in paying close attention to each patient’s needs.
Kennebec Valley Dental Center is conveniently located in the heart of Augusta. We offer appointment times Monday through Friday, and accept same-day appointments (based on availability).
Kennebec Valley Dental Center accepts MaineCare for children up to 21 years of age.
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Kennebec Valley Dental Center, Inc.
269 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)623-3400*Fax (207)623-3440
KVDental.com
kvdcnp@yahoo.com
I think its so nice that theyre helping people like the baby in this picture with trisomy 21 [down-syndrome]. Its a really nice thing to do! Thanks a lot kimberly.