The Ben Massell Dental Clinic, a program of Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) and Atlanta’s only free dental care provider for underserved communities, has received a significant donation of advanced dental equipment and supplies. The contribution was made by Dentsply Sirona and is intended to expand access to essential dental care for individuals facing financial barriers.
The donation includes digital dentistry technology and consumable materials aimed at enhancing the clinic’s capacity to serve patients. The clinic, which has provided free dental care for over a century, treats an average of 1,200 patients annually through its all-volunteer staff. The new equipment is expected to support efforts to reduce wait times and increase the availability of treatments that were previously out of reach for many patients.
The donated equipment includes two intraoral scanners (Primescan AC) for digital impressions, a CEREC milling machine and SpeedFire furnace for same-day crowns and bridges, and a Primeprint 3D printer that will shorten the time needed to produce dentures. Additional supplies such as resins, handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, and implant systems will support a wider range of restorative procedures.
“At Dentsply Sirona, we believe innovation should connect people to care—not create barriers. This donation bridges the gap between advanced dentistry and underserved communities, empowering the Ben Massell Dental Clinic to deliver life-changing treatments with incredible efficiency,” said Bruce Peatey, Group Vice President, Americas RCO. “Together with their inspiring volunteer staff, we’re not only transforming lives in Atlanta but also supporting the broader mission of advancing oral health care worldwide—making high-quality, innovative dentistry more accessible to all.”
“This is our clinic’s greatest technological leap in decades,” said Dr. Jonathan Dubin, a volunteer dentist at Ben Massell Dental Clinic. “From same-day crowns to implant-supported dentures, we can now offer treatments that were previously unimaginable for our patients.”
In addition to improving individual care, the new equipment is expected to bring broader operational benefits. By integrating digital workflows, the clinic hopes to use resources more efficiently, reduce the number of appointments required for some treatments, and improve access for patients with transportation or work-related challenges. For example, the 3D printer is expected to significantly decrease the time required to provide dentures, which currently can takes up to 14 weeks.
“This donation allows us to rethink what’s possible for our community,” said Barbara Jones, Director of Ben Massell Dental Clinic. “It’s never about just fixing teeth. Our doctors are changing lives, restoring dignity, opportunity, and both mental and physical health—now in ways we never could before.”
The support aligns with Dentsply Sirona’s broader efforts to promote access to dental care in underserved communities, including a stated goal of enabling 25 million smiles by 2025.
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