Service With a Smile: Roseman Dental Student Grateful To Provide Free Care
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has announced a $50,000 grant to support free dental care for underserved children in Salt Lake City. This initiative, led by dental student Juan Arbizu from Roseman University of Health Sciences, aims to provide dental screenings and cleanings for children and teens from low-income households. The funding, part of the Give Kids a Smile program, marks the second consecutive year of support from MPC. In February, over 500 children received care, with another event planned for August 4. The program highlights Arbizu's personal connection to the cause, as he recalls his family's struggle for dental care during his childhood.
- MPC's $50,000 grant enables free dental care for 514 underserved children.
- Support for Roseman's outreach enhances community health and well-being.
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- A former child immigrant in Salt Lake City is helping make a difference in the lives of underserved children as a dental school student.
- Juan Arbizu is part of efforts by the Roseman University of Health Sciences to provide free dental care to hundreds of children and teens this year.
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$50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Salt Lake City refinery is making this outreach possible.
When Juan Arbizu reflects on coming to Salt Lake City 25 years ago as an 11-year-old immigrant from El Salvador, he remembers medical and dental care as luxuries.
"We didn't have a primary care provider or a regular dentist," Arbizu said. "It was really tough for my parents because they literally came with nothing. They were busy enough trying to put a roof over our heads."
Seeing yourself in others
Today, as a third-year student in the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, Arbizu is helping local families in similar circumstances. A
"It's humbling because I see a lot of those kids going through what I went through," Arbizu said. "When you talk to their parents, you realize what it means to those families and see they are so grateful for this access."
Patients also receive vouchers they can use at the school's clinical practice, Roseman Dental, for free comprehensive exams, x-rays, sealants and as much as
Finding your calling
Arbizu came to dentistry after almost ten years in the financial sector, including time as a bank manager. He was drawn to his new profession by the potential to have an immediate impact in people's lives.
"I found dentistry really called to me because of how quickly you can make a difference by giving somebody a new smile. It's huge," Arbizu said.
The father of three suggested that having a family of his own reinforces his appreciation of the importance of Roseman's services to people in need.
"Looking back at my experience, I can only imagine how my parents felt," he said. "It's a privilege to be able to do this."
It's the second consecutive year Marathon's Salt Lake City refinery has supported dental care outreach by the Roseman University of Health Sciences to underserved local families.
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