Kids Smile at Catholic Charities Maine

Tooth decay is one of the few preventable health problems today, yet it is the most common chronic childhood disease across the country. To combat this problem, Catholic Charities Maine has been working to meet the dental needs of low-income families since 1971.

Catholic Charities Maine operates the Jessie Albert Memorial Dental Center, a community-based nonprofit. The center began as the vision of Jessie Albert, a community volunteer who was concerned about the desperate need for affordable dental health facilities for children. Last year the center served more than 5,600 children.

"Parents who bring their children to Jessie Albert find that we want to make their child's visit a positive experience and we are committed to providing the highest standards of dental care," commented Dr. Meredith Davis, one of the center's four full-time dentists. "This means modern equipment, patient friendly rooms, and a caring, comfortable environment."

Catholic Charities USA is proud the Jessie Albert Memorial Dental Center. Catholic Charities Maine is doing their part to make a difference in the lives of low-income children and families.  We believe access to health care is a basic human right, essential to maintaining the dignity of human life.

This month the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America is focusing on the well-being of our children. Share your own stories about this issue by commenting at http://povertyinamerica.typepad.com/campaign/2007/05/shary_your_stor.html