Free dental clinic opens for Perth's homeless and disadvantaged
A free dental clinic in Perth now serves adults facing homelessness, poverty, mental health problems, and addiction. Uniting Smiles charity and Palmerston Association run it from George Davies House.
Why it mattersVulnerable people often skip dental care due to cost and access. A free clinic removes those barriers. It treats pain and infection before they worsen and lead to emergency hospital visits.
AustraliaPerth residents experiencing hardship now have a path to essential dental care; the model could expand across WA if volunteer dentists step up, and it shows how charities bridge gaps in public health services.
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