D-Dent is a non-profit organization of dentists that provide free comprehensive dental care to the financially needy, developmentally disabled, and elderly Oklahoma citizens statewide. Two fundraisers offset some of the costs of providing these services.

D-Dent has published a cookbook which sells for only $8 (plus $2 shipping and handling) and includes recipes for Beef Jerky, Tortilla Soup, Cashew Chicken Salad, and Broccoli Cornbread. It is available through the Oklahoma City office.

D-Dent has a new preventive dental education program funded by United Way in which they visit group homes and nursing homes in Oklahoma County to provide dental information and distribute toothbrushes and denture kits.

Because the need for dental services is so great, the waiting list can be quite long, but you can help by telling your own dentist about the D-Dent program and encouraging them to participate.

For more information about the D-Dent program, contact:

    D-Dent of Oklahoma City
    4300 N Lincoln #205
    Oklahoma City 73105
    405/424-8092
    800/522-9510

last modified: July 2000