Dental "Models that Made It"

The Virginia Health Care Foundation is always ready to share great ideas. Three dental projects funded by the Foundation have proven to be cost effective, successful at meeting primary dental care needs, capable of sustaining themselves and replicable. These projects are the Foundation’s "Models That Made It". VHCF encourages interested communities to consider replicating these projects.

Implementation Guidebooks detailing how to establish and operate each of these initiatives can be downloaded below, or are available by contacting the Foundation. Prior to applying for funds to replicate one of these models, it is highly recommended that interested applicants review these guidebooks and call the projects directly to learn firsthand about their experiences and to arrange a site visit. In addition, VHCF holds replication workshops periodically, according to
interest and need.

As with all proposals submitted to the Foundation, it is important for
prospective grantees to demonstrate that essential project elements
have been well thought-out and that community support is in place.

Carilion Pediatric Dental Program -

A model that provides an innovative approach to dental service delivery via a partnership between a benevolent sponsor and a community coalition.

Contact:  Tom Adams, DDS 540-981-9582

Free Clinic of the New River Valley’s Adult Dental Program –
A dental clinic which utilizes a combination of paid dental staff, local on and off-site volunteer dentists, and dental hygiene students to maximize the number of patients who receive dental care.
Contact: Richard Pantaleo 540-381-2689