(Portland, OR) September 20, 2024 – More than three decades ago, a meaningful and ambitious partnership was forged between A-dec, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality dental equipment, and Medical Teams International, a global health and humanitarian relief organization operating an innovative mobile program reaching underserved populations in the Pacific Northwest.

Today, through our Care & Connect program, Medical Teams provides free emergency dental care, medical screenings, and other services to help patients identify health concerns and connect with primary care. Our goal is to help close the health care gap in the U.S. by bringing dental care and other services to people who would otherwise go without. We strive to improve access to care for communities of color, immigrant and refugee populations, individuals who are experiencing homelessness as well as people who are uninsured or underinsured, have irregular migratory status, or are otherwise experiencing barriers to care.

A-dec and its employees have been faithful, generous supporters of Medical Teams’ mobile program since 1990, donating towards program funding and giving dental equipment for Medical Teams’ mobile health vans.

“For over thirty years, A-dec has been a proud supporter of Medical Teams International,” said Marv Nelson, CEO of A-dec. “Their Care & Connect Mobile Health program, which aims to break down barriers to medical and dental care, is very well-aligned with the purpose and mission of A-dec: providing opportunities and care for people, and working for the betterment of dentistry worldwide. This innovative model is having very positive results towards meeting the health care needs of the community. On behalf of the entire A-dec Team, we are proud to continue our support of Medical Teams International.”

We are so grateful to A-dec for their continued generosity and ongoing support of this vital work in our community,” said Joe DiCarlo, Interim Executive Director for U.S. Programs. “We look forward to many more years of collaboration to help ensure our neighbors receive quality care that otherwise would be difficult or impossible for them to obtain.”

About A-dec

A-dec provides reliable dental equipment solutions to better the lives of dentists and their patients worldwide. Headquartered on 50-acres in Newberg, Oregon, A-dec’s campus includes state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and the A-dec Education Center dedicated to learning and discovery. Facilities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and China help support an extensive network of authorized dealers in more than 100 countries worldwide. To learn more, call 1.800.547.1883 or visit a-dec.com.

About Medical Teams International

Founded in 1979, Medical Teams International provides life-saving medical care for people in crisis, such as survivors of natural disasters and refugees. We care for the whole person— physical, emotional, social and spiritual. Daring to love like Jesus, we serve all people—regardless of religion, nationality, sex or race. Because every person—no matter where they are or how desperate their situation—matters. Learn more at medicalteams.org and on social media using @medicalteams.

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