Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement Project: A Domestic Access to Care Project in Florida

In 2023, the Foundation for Endodontics and Specialized Dental Partners’ Domestic Access to Care program awarded $60,000 to various projects around the US. Dr. Yehuda Benjamin, chair of the Department of Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, pursued a grant to address a unique need in his community. 

In the face of the humanitarian crisis stemming from the Ukrainian conflict, the Department of Endodontics at Nova has teamed up with with the Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement Project (URRP) volunteer network  to provide endodontic care to Ukrainian refugees resettled in South Florida.  

Under Dr. Benjamin’s supervision, endodontic residents at Nova are providing specialty care for asylum seekers as they work to rebuild their lives. Katerina tried for three months to obtain endodontic care for her 10-year-old daughter, Polina. On the brink of selling what little she had, Katerina turned to URRP for help. Polina received the care she needed within days. Learn more about their story here. 

The Domestic Access to Care program continues to impact the lives of people around the country every day. If you are involved in treating the underserved in your community, review the program guidelines to see if you might qualify for grant funding. The deadline for applications is June 30, annually.