Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact

The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national evaluator of program effectiveness, the clinic achieved a 100% effectiveness rate—the highest
possible score.

The clinic’s impact is stronger than 99% of similar programs nationwide in the field of Healthcare Access and Advocacy. Additionally, it earned the prestigious “Extensive Supporting Evidence” rating, a distinction attained by only 39% of programs in this sector.

“This recognition confirms what our community has long known: the Harcum Dental Clinic is making a meaningful difference in people’s lives,” said Dr. Staci Violante, Harcum College Dental Hygiene Program Director. “Our students gain hands-on experience providing affordable, high-quality care, while our patients receive much-needed dental services.”

The Abram and Goldie Cohen Dental Center serves uninsured and underinsured members of the community, combining education and service in a model that benefits both students and patients. Harcum’s commitment to this dual mission highlights the College’s dedication to fostering
skilled professionals while addressing critical healthcare needs.

The Clinic serves over 1,000 patients annually. Each year, it hosts a free community event to provide cavity preventive sealants to adolescents. The Clinic is open five days a week and services are
provided by appointment only. The range of services includes: oral cancer screenings, periodontal and restorative charting, dental cleaning, fluoride treatments, preventative oral health instructions,
homecare aids, dental nutritional counseling, sealants, radiographs (x-rays), and non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Learn more about the Harcum College Dental Clinic at harcum.edu/dentalclinic.

About Harcum College: Founded in 1915 as the first college in Pennsylvania authorized to grant associate degrees, Harcum College is a private, residential institution located in Bryn Mawr, a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. Harcum provides both traditional and non-traditional students outstanding academic, career, and life preparation in an experiential environment utilizing a wide variety of modalities and technology taught by credentialed and experienced faculty. Offering over twenty majors in the allied health sciences, art and design, business, and the social sciences fields, courses are taught at Harcum's Bryn Mawr campus, at partnership sites, and online. Certificate programs, non-credit courses, and professional development programs are also offered. Visit harcum.edu for more information.