Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grant of $12,817 Funds State-of-the-Art Equipment in Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor, ME – Mount Desert Island Hospital expresses its sincere gratitude to the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation for a generous grant of $12,817. With this grant, we have acquired two state-of-the-art Biolase Epic Dental Lasers for the Community Dental Center in Southwest Harbor.
“This generous gift from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation has enabled our providers to deliver advanced, minimally invasive therapies that are already transforming care for our patients,” said Chrissi Maguire, MDI Hospital President/CEO. “This technology strengthens our Community Dental Center’s deep commitment to improving oral health as a vital part of each person’s overall well-being and healthcare journey here on Mount Desert Island.”
The addition of these advanced dental lasers marks a significant step forward in the Community Dental Center’s ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered dental care. Biolase Epic lasers offer a host of benefits to patients, including reduced pain, faster healing times, and a more comfortable overall dental experience.
Thus far, Community Dental Center caregivers have utilized the dental lasers for scaling and root planing, bacterial reduction, tooth desensitization, tissue biostimulation, and other minimally invasive procedures. Training continues to expand the team’s capabilities.
Importantly, this technology also helps address the region’s acute lack of access to specialized periodontal care. With no periodontists in the service area accepting MaineCare, the Biolase Epic lasers allow Dental Center caregivers to provide nonsurgical periodontal therapy for the first time to many underserved patients.
“Like us, MDI Hospital believes there is a vital connection between oral health and overall health, explained Jennifer Beyer, Senior Manager, Corporate Giving at Northeast Delta Dental. “We are honored to fund the purchase of innovative technology that offers a less invasive option to underserved patients.”
The MDI Hospital Community Dental Center plays a critical role in promoting oral health and ensuring access to affordable dental care across Mount Desert Island and surrounding communities. The integration of this cutting-edge technology underscores the Dental Center’s ongoing commitment to innovation and equity in care.
MDI Hospital and the Community Dental Center again extend their heartfelt thanks to the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation for their continued support and dedication to the health and well-being of our community. This equipment has already made a difference in the first six months of use, and will continue to do so for island residents seeking high-quality dental care close to home.
For more information about the MDI Hospital Community Dental Center and its services, visit mdihospital.org/dentalcenter or call 207.244.2888.
For more information about Northeast Delta Dental visit nedelta.com.
