“The 24601 Dentistry Project remains deeply committed to its mission of providing accessible and high-quality dental care to underserved communities.”
— Matilde Alvarado, Mother of Light Center

  • Project 24601 fills the gap in dental care coverage by stepping into the space where insurance, Medicaid, and the traditional dental system fall short. Swipe right to see why.

  • In the DMV region alone, more than 2.3 million people cannot access the dental care they need — due to cost, lack of insurance, or shortage of providers.”

    NVHF, MDH, DCH

  • “Provider availability in DC is uneven, with many clinics concentrated in just a few neighborhoods, contributing to access barriers for vulnerable residents.”

    DC Health, Oral Health Needs Assessment

  • Many lower-income respondents reported serious impacts on daily life due to dental problems: roughly 37% said pain or oral-health problems caused them to miss work, have trouble sleeping, or avoid regular activities — nearly double the rate for higher-income respondents.

    Virginia Health Catalyst Report

  • Coverage doesn't equal care - too few dentists accept Medicaid, especially in communities of color and lower-income neighborhoods. In Virginia, only 27% of dentists treated any Medicaid patients in 2022 — and only 12% treated 100 or more Medicaid patients.

    NVHF

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