Trinity Dental Clinic in Maryville, Tenn., is serving underserved patients, according to The Daily Time.
Here are five points about the clinic.
1. The clinic provides services including extractions, cleanings and X-rays.
2. The charge for uninsured patients is a fraction of the standard fee.
3. The clinic has been open for nine years and has had approximately 18,000 patient visits.
4. A group of retired nurses from Monte Vista Church opened the clinic with grants from the Blount Memorial Foundation and the Tennessee Baptist Foundation totaling $50,000.
5. Delta Dental of Tennessee has provided money for the clinic for years, including a total spending of $30,000 over the past two years.
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