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Valley of the Moon Children’s Center (VMCC) in Sonoma County provides temporary residential care for over 500 children a year who come to the Center after being removed from their home due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. During their stay at the Center children receive medical, dental, and mental health services and treatment. The facility includes a dental clinic designed to serve the oral health needs of all children entering emergency foster care at the Center. VMCC has need of the following volunteers for their dental clinic, willing to volunteer 1-2 days per month for a period of 6 months.

Dental Assistant - Requires 1 - 2 years experience as a dental assistant. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance.

Dental Hygienist - Must possess a valid license to practice as a dental hygienist issued by California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance.

Dentist - Must possess a valid license to practice dentistry issued by California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance.