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Four years of free orthodontic care for vulnerable children: a community case study from the Caritas Dental Clinic in Rome.

Frontiers in dental medicine · Grippaudo C, Tucci I, Gimondo E, Russo E, Vozza I · 2026-08-13

A community clinic in Rome successfully provided free orthodontic treatment to 93 vulnerable children over four years through collaboration between volunteer orthodontists, students, and social services, though about 30% of assessed patients did not complete treatment due to missed appointments and follow-up difficulties.

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