Homeless Not Toothless: Raising the Pride and Dignity of the Homeless Through Free Dental Care
By Vincent Cahill on Jul 24, 2007 in Health/Medicine, Homelessness, Innovation, Los Angeles, Video Features
Dr. Jay Grossman is a dentist in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles County. In a neighborhood with so much afluence one might be surprised to find that it home to a non-profit that provides vital services to homeless people. Since 1992, when Dr. Grossman began “Homeless Not Toothless” in the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program, it has provided over 1 million dollars worth of free dental work through over 30 different dental practices in the Los Angeles area. Each of these dental practices has delivered the care without any financial compensation. Most recently “Homeless Not Toothless was featured on CNN.
To learn more about Homeless Not Toothless, visit their website.