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Pittsburgh Business Times - July 30, 2010
Passavant Memorial Homes takes dental lab mobile
A nonprofit human services organization is preparing to launch Pennsylvania’s first mobile dentistry van, extending care to people with disabilities who live in rural parts of the state.
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Pittsburgh Tribune Review - July 31, 2010
Dental care for disabled takes step forward
For many people, a visit to the dentist is one of the year's most dreaded events.
But for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, a dentist's chair is often so overwhelming that they can't be treated at all -- even if a dentist is willing to treat them, said Karen Noah, director of Accessible Dental Services, a Marshall nonprofit set up four years ago by Passavant Memorial Homes.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - August 19, 2010
A swing and a smile
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation said it raised $55,000 during its 18th golf outing Aug. 9 at Olde Stonewall Golf Club, Ellwood City.
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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10231/1080972-54.stm#ixzz0yIAwTpqg

DentalPlans.com - August 2, 2010
Pennsylvania nonprofit association to offer dental care of disabled patients
In order to improve dental care for disabled individuals, Accessible Dental Services in Pennsylvania will provide services in a mobile dentist office specifically designed for these patients.
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http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/49729/pennsylvania-nonprofit-association-to-offer-dental-care-of-disabled-patients.html

Pittsburgh Business Times - December 3, 2010
Accessible Dental partners with University of Pittsburgh
Accessible Dental Services Inc. has partnered with the University of Pittsburgh Dental School to allow advanced students to rotate through the company's mobile treatment van, according to the company. Under terms of the agreement, third- and fourth-year supervised dental students will treat patients to better understand the dental needs of people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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