Team members from Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery contributed their time and expertise to assist OneWorld patients. Photos courtesy of Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery.
Volunteer surgical crew lend their wisdom
For many young adults, it can be difficult to access affordable care when their wisdom teeth need to come out – especially when the procedure involves IV sedation or complicating factors like impactions. Thanks to the community-oriented staff at Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery, about 25 OneWorld patients benefited from free oral surgery last fall. Providers at both organizations brought expertise, enthusiasm and dedication to the collaboration. “Our team’s philosophy is ‘the needs of the patient come first,’ which drives us to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all individuals, regardless of their circumstances,” said Alexa Bilava, Practice Administrator at Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery, who helped coordinate the partnership. A large crew contributed to the project, including surgeons James O’Brien, DDS; Caleb Schadel, DDS; and Blair Racker,
DDS, MD, of Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery; Andrea Stahlecker, DDS, of OneWorld; OneWorld support staff who provided interpretation services; nurses; surgical assistants; and administrative staff. The participating patients were selected due to anticipated complications or needs around removing their third molars, or wisdom teeth. “The team was touched by the gratitude and appreciation expressed by the patients,” Bilava said. “Seeing the relief and happiness on their faces after receiving care was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. The day was filled with meaningful interactions and a sense of fulfillment from knowing we made a difference.” OneWorld is deeply grateful for Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery’s partnership. Learn more about Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery at: oralsurgeryomaha.com
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