UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY BOYLE MCCAULEY HEALTH CENTRE DENTAL CLINIC EXPANSION PROJECT The Boyle McCauley Health Centre (BMHC) Dental Clinic was established in 1992 to provide much needed access to dental services for those facing barriers to access to care. Since this time, the population demands on the Dental Clinic have increased significantly rendering the current clinic capacity in need of an expansion. As such, a partnership was formed among BMHC, Alberta Health Services, the Metis Nation of Alberta and the University of Alberta, School of Dentistry to build a new dental clinic. The expansion will allow for increased services from dental and dental hygiene students and resident dentists. The new clinic will be located in the Metis Capital Housing Corporation Renaissance Tower and is expected to open in June 2018.
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PROJECT VISION
IMAGINE what it must be like to be in dental pain with no likelihood of respite
PROJECT MISSION
To enhance the access to oral health care and prevention to the vulnerable and underserved populations in Edmonton
PROJECT BENEFITS
The Boyle McCauley Clinic expansion is about establishing a staple of oral health care in the Boyle McCauley community for a segment of the population that otherwise has difficulty accessing treatment. The benefits of the new clinic include: • Reduce wait times for those who may be in pain • Increase capacity to deal with emergency cases lessening the load on hospital emergency rooms • Increase in patients with more chairs • Enhance preventative care through continuity of care • Help students become better healthcare providers as they learn how to serve vulnerable populations in need
BMHC Dental Clinic Patient Statistics 2016-2017 • 2197 active patients • 367 new patients • 2158 total visits • 1742 regular visits • 416 emergency visits Potential Patient Stats of New Clinic • Over 3,000 active patients • 900 new patients
In the spring of 2015, a young woman came to the BMHC Dental Clinic with a tooth ache. Her long time addiction had caused major dental damage. She was seen the same day, as an emergency “fit in.� The dental receptionist learned that the young woman had been seeing an addiction counselor and was working to stay clean and straight. For six months she had been doing well but was unable to find a job. She thought it was likely due to her severely damaged teeth. The receptionist scheduled appointments to fix her teeth and over the next few weeks the young woman became a new person! Comprehensive dental care had given her the confidence to apply for work. She was eventually successful in obtaining employment and is on the way to financial independence. This young woman continues to come in for regular dental care and will soon have benefits at work to pay for a portion of the dental services she receives. PATIENT TESTIMONIAL
THE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ROLE
The School of Dentistry is raising $1.5 million to build and equip the new clinic. The School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students who will provide services in the Dental Clinic for a total of 140 days a year from September to April.
WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to support this important community project. Consider gifts of cash, bequests, Gifts of Securities, In Memoriam. Pledges of up to three years can be accommodated. Donors to our campaign will be gratefully acknowledged within the School of Dentistry and will be further recognized as donors to the University of Alberta.
RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
The School of Dentistry is proud to unveil a new donor wall in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic that will recognize donation of $10,000 and above towards Dentistry for Life. The Boyle McCauley Clinic will have some naming opportunities for operatories and for the clinic overall as well as a donor plaque in the foyer of the clinic.
PROPOSED NEW SPACE *Proof of concept subject to change
The partnership of Boyle McCauley Health Centre, Alberta Health Services, Metis Nation of Alberta and the School of Dentistry creates a sustainable model that will ensure the long term treatment of oral health. CONTACT Justine Zahara Associate Director, Faculty Development (Dentistry) School of Dentistry Phone: 587-501-8667 justine.zahara@ualberta.ca
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST Space design / project management Leasehold improvements Equipment and instrumentation Office furniture and equipment Less existing equipment and furnishings
$40,000 $540,000 $1,120,000 $80,000 $280,000
TOTAL PROJECTED COSTS
$1,500,000