Salt Lake Donated Dental Services (SLDDS)

11/25/2025

Only 7 days until ! 🦷💙
This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, we're celebrating the incredible impact YOUR generosity makes possible.
Mark your calendars and get ready to help us restore smiles across our community!

07/13/2025

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03/07/2025

As we wrap up student dental rotations for the spring and summer months we would like to show our gratitude to Allyson and Loryn, student dentists with Roseman University College of Dental Medicine. Thank you for being an invaluable part of the Donate Dental team; helping to provide free, quality dental care for our patients.

02/27/2025

Community water fluoridation is a cornerstone strategy for preventing cavities in the U.S. It is a practical, cost-effective, and equitable way for communities to improve their residents’ oral health regardless of age, education, or income.

Every day, your teeth go through a battle you can’t see. When you eat or drink, bacteria in your mouth start producing acid, weakening enamel and making cavities more likely. But don’t worry—fluoride in tap water has your back 😁

Fluoride fights back by strengthening enamel, replacing lost minerals, and even making it harder for bacteria to stick to your teeth. And it doesn’t take much—just 0.7 milligrams per liter of water, which is like adding three tiny drops to a giant 55-gallon barrel.

It’s a small but mighty way to protect your smile — no special rinses, no fancy treatments, just the simple act of drinking water. Your teeth will thank you 🦷

02/27/2025

A bill prohibiting community water fluoridation may significantly impact low-income and disabled communities.

11/27/2024

May your Thanksgiving be bountiful with reasons to be grateful. Happy Thanksgiving.

10/31/2024

Dentist appt vs World Series?? We agree, the World Series is better!

This is awesome 💙

📷: NBC Los Angeles

08/07/2024

Calling on all dentists and hygienists to join our amazing volunteer workforce and make a difference in the community! Benefits of volunteering at SLDDS:
* 1 CE credit for every 4 hours of work (max. 4.5 CE/year),
* flexible schedule,
* modern, clean and organized clinic,
* it's easy - we schedule patients, provide equipment and materials, and have experienced dental assistants available,
* grateful patients,
* you will be making a real difference in someone's life!

Sign up today:

05/27/2024

May is Save your Tooth Month!

Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development.

Years ago, teeth with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today, your dentist uses root canal treatment to remove the infected dental pulp and preserve your tooth.

Your dentist may diagnose that a root canals is needed; possibly due to a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling.

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.

05/07/2024

May is National Asthma Awareness Month
Asthma can affect more than your lungs. This respiratory condition can increase your chances of developing cavities, gum disease and oral sores, but with the right preventive measures, you can lower these risks and maintain a healthy mouth.

Dental health risks:
Dry mouth. People with asthma are more likely than the general population to suffer from dry mouth. This is because asthma restricts air flow, making people with the condition more likely to breathe through their mouth. What’s more, the medication in inhalers can further dry out the mouth. This makes it easier for plaque-causing bacteria to multiply, which increases your chances of bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.
Oral sores. Using an inhaler may irritate the back roof of the mouth, causing sores and thrush. Additionally, this area can become infected, which may spread and affect your throat and the rest of your mouth.

How to protect yourself:
Rinse your mouth after using your inhaler. It’s even better if you can brush your teeth.
Stay hydrated. Drinking water throughout the day can counteract the effects of dry mouth.
Talk to your dentist. Let your dentist know that you have asthma and provide details about the type of medication you use. Your dentist may be able to recommend strategies to improve your oral health.
Try a different inhaler. Some types of asthma medication are associated with more cavities than others. Some may even contain sugar to make the medicine taste sweeter! See if your physician can help you find an inhaler that won’t put your teeth at risk.
Treat allergies. Asthma and allergies often go hand in hand. If you suffer from a stuffy nose frequently, talk to your dentist about treatment options. With proper treatment for your allergies, you’re less likely to breathe through your mouth.
Stay on top of your dental hygiene. As always, be vigilant about brushing and flossing.

03/21/2024

Thank you Nedra and Diarmid, student dentists with Roseman University College of Dental Medicine who, aside from becoming part of the SLDDS group photo family 😍, spent the months of January and February providing free, quality dental care for our patients.