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The Creation
John Woodall, English military surgeon, developed contents that are included in a dental portable setup for dental treatment during two World Wars. -
British Mobile Dentistry
The first dental mobile unit was created by a dentist named A. Parker-Carter in 1915. However, his idea was rejected and recreated by Britishman Felix Hudlass in 1916. -
The Red Cross-Expansion of Dental Mobile Units
Dental mobile units were orignally called dental ambulances. They were used to treat soldiers in the army. Dental services provided were extractions, emergency treatment of maxillofacial injuries, pain relief, and temporary fillings. -
The Joint Commission (TJC)
According to the American Dental Association, TJC is a non-profit, independent organization which sets regulations to help maintain the quality and safety of care by health-care organizations. Portable/mobile dental units fall under TJC and must be evaluated once every 3 years to be accredited. -
The Missouri Elks Dental Care Program
Founded in 1968, the Missouri Elks Dental Care Program provided dental services to the disabled in urban and rural areas of Missouri. -
Dental NOMAD
The Neurally Organized Mobile Adaptive Device (NOMAD) is a portable, handheld device used to capture dental xrays. -
Miles of Smiles Dental Program
My first job after graduating with my Associates in Applied Sciences in Dental Hygiene was with a company called CareSouth Carolina. We were a federally qualified healthcare center that served the urban and rural areas in the Pee Dee area. -
Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) developed infection control guidelines specifically for portable dental equipment. The guidelines were set by the non-profit Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention. -
Ostrow School of Dentistry
Previous studies have shown that portable dentistry began with accessing army soldiers. However, portable dentistry has evolved and is now being utilized in school settings to provide dental care to all ages. The Ostrow School of Dentistry students utilized portable dentistry to access children in rural settings. -
Pacific Dental Services Foundation
. Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is a foundation that is sponsored by dental companies including Henry Schein, Kavo-Kerr, Sirona, and QSI Dental.
