AU Mobile Dental Clinic

Aim

The clinic was launched in the Emirate of Ajman last May to provide free medical services to older people, reach residents of remote areas with diagnostic and therapeutic services, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to school students aligned within an agreed plan with educational and health sectors.

History

In May 2018, Ajman University rolled out a brand new mobile clinic to deliver dental care to the doorsteps of underserved populations, especially the elderly and those who are unable to travel due to injury, illness, or mobility issues. The clinic will also visit immigrant laborers to provide complimentary checkups and treatments onsite. The sleek dental clinic features wheelchair access and is equipped with the latest tools for state-of-the-art patient care. Two fully-equipped units on board – both of which meet international regulations – can accommodate up to 40 patients daily. For the last decade, AU’s College of Dentistry has treated 500 patients daily in the campus free clinic. The mobile dental clinic is a natural extension of the University’s overarching commitment to community service. Being socially responsible has been part of the collective DNA at AU since the institution was founded in 1988.  Students here show great passion for their studies and deep compassion toward society. And there are many opportunities to share what they’ve learned in classrooms with the community. Groups visit places like India, Kenya, Nepal, and Zanzibar each semester to assist. Whether volunteering overseas or locally, AU students bring their experiences back to campus for discussion and evaluation.

Overview

The modern mobile dental clinic includes two built-in dental units, a wheelchair carrier lift, an X-ray machine, and a sterilization device. The AU dental team, comprising two alum dentists and three dentists, has been thoroughly trained and prepared for the fieldwork on the importance of oral hygiene.

Community Outreach

Since 2018, Ajman University (AU) mobile dental clinic, in collaboration with the Office of Community Services, has been an essential oral health resource for the community, bringing free basic dental services to the community, especially those who are frail, people of determination and school students, providing quality dental care from specialists to an average of 2500 citizens and residents annually all over the UAE.

Scope

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic services

  • Scaling and Polishing

  • Dental cleaning

  • Dental health awareness