Dental Clinic

The Peter Brasseler Dental Center provides oral healthcare/dental services to homeless, uninsured & underinsured patients. Services offered are: exams (routine and emergency), x-rays, cleanings, periodontal therapy, oral health education and screening, extractions, oral surgery, restorations, and dentures. 

2008 results

• Served 946 individuals
• Responded to 2,090 encounters
• Diverted 279 emergency room visits

Only 53 percent of homeless individuals who have no teeth have a set of dentures.

Over 80 percent of homeless persons have not had their teeth cleaned in the previous 4 - 5 years.

Over 95 percent of homeless children 5-9 years old need dental care with 45 percent of those children experiencing pain or infection.

"A compelling smile illuminates your face and quietly says, 'I care about myself.  I like who I am'....(and it) can open doors and knock down barriers that stand between you and a fuller life." - Dr. Ronald Goldstein, Author, "Changing Your Smile"

Contact Information

Dr. Tomoral Sams, DMD
Dental Coordinator
107 Fahm Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Office: (912) 544-0867  Ext. 1152
Fax: (912) 233-2057
Email: tsams@unionmission.org

Aretha R. Jones, MPH, MA
Vice President of Primary Health Care Services
Office: (912) 495-8887 Ext. 1201
Fax: (912) 495-8881
Email: ajones@unionmission.org

 

 

 

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