Pitching in With CDA Cares

UCSF dental students recently traveled to Ventura to help at the CDA Cares event. Dean Gretzinger, D2 student, arranged for a number of the students to assist and translate for UCSF alumni, as well as other dentists who were participating. Students were able to see in real terms how they can help others. Nearly 2,000 patients received care; many would not have received any treatment, most often due to high costs.

UCSF plans to attend the Oct. 15-16 CDA Cares event in Stockton. Area alumni already are gearing up: A barbecue is planned, and alumni are offering to house dental students for the weekend.