Dental school volunteerism

Abstract

Student Community Outreach for Public Education, SCOPE, is a student-led community outreach program at the University of the Pacific that provides leadership opportunities, service experiences, and a chance to understand the oral needs of all Americans. The organization and activities of the program are detailed, along with a description of the type of individuals served. The complex range of motives for community service and the relationship between the private system and the safety-net system are explored.