Abstract
In 2007, Dr. Fredric Bonine and Dr. Sam Daniels founded the VINA Community Dental Center in Brighton, Michigan, to provide affordable dental care to low-income residents. The clinic opened in 2008, charging minimal fees for cleanings and appointments. Serving 1,500 to 2,000 patients annually, the clinic relies on volunteer dentists, partnerships with educational institutions, and grants. Notably, the University of Michigan’s Victors for Veterans program offers free dental care to qualifying veterans. The MDA Foundation supports the clinic through grants, contributing to VINA’s $250,000 annual budget. Donations to the MDA Foundation fund these efforts, ensuring continued access to affordable dental care.
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Berquist, Anne
(2024)
"MDA Foundation: How Your Donations Help Support the VINA Dental Clinic -- and Other Programs, Too,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
11, Article 8.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss11/8
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