Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van

Since February 2007, more than 4,000 Massachusetts children have received treatment on the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van. Scroll down for more information on the MAC Van.

History

In an effort to address the Commonwealth's dental access problem, the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation acquired a mobile dental van through a grant from Procter & Gamble. The Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van has traveled to communities throughout Massachusetts, targeting areas with the greatest poverty needs, and providing free screenings and comprehensive care to children. The MAC Van has provided services at organizations serving children from low-income families, such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Head Start locations, selected schools, and YMCAs. The MAC Van contains two state-of-the-art equipped operatories.

In addition to providing dental services, the MAC Van has given income-eligible children a "dental home," something many children in the area need. MAC Van staff have referred children seen on the MAC Van to local dentists who participate in MassHealth or MassDentists CARE programs. 

MAC Van Video

Take a tour on the MAC Van and see how over 3,800 Massachusetts children received treatment on the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation Mobile Access to Care (MAC) Van. 

Community Request

Interested in having the MAC Van come to your location? Organizations are able to request the MAC Van to come to their location to screen and/or treat underserved children ages 18 and under. Complete the Community Request form today. 

Questions? Contact Ellen Factor.

Thank You MAC Van Volunteers!

Our volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants, and students are the key to the MAC Van's success. Because our volunteers gave a little bit of themselves, we were able to give more than 3,800 children a reason to smile.

Check out some of our volunteers in action and see the full list of the MAC Van's volunteers.

MassDentists CARE

Interested in providing "dental homes" to the underserved children of Massachusetts?  Please consider becoming a MassDentists CARE  (Combining Access with Reduced Expense) and/or a MassHealth provider. Enroll to become a MassDentists CARE provider today! 

Are you looking for affordable dental care for children aged 18 and under? MassDentists CARE provides qualified children with access to affordable quality dental health care services. 

Sponsors

The MAC Van has been made possible thanks to the generosity of sponsors and members. The following sponsors generously donated to this important access project: