For R., an older resident of Kiryat Shmona, a severe toothache became a painful medical crisis. Her tooth required urgent extraction, but her complex medical history made getting safe, timely care far more difficult.

After an initial examination, doctors referred R. to an oral and maxillofacial department for specialized care, but the earliest available appointment was a month and a half away. Already in severe pain, R. could not wait.

R. contacted Yad Sarah’s Mobile Dental Clinic in the Haifa region for help. One short phone call later, Yad Sarah volunteer dentist Dr. Maher Haddad went directly to R.’s home. He examined her condition, reviewed her medical history, and performed an on-site X-ray to understand her needs. Dr. Haddad then safely extracted her tooth.

R. was immediately relieved.

“It brought enormous comfort—first and foremost to the patient, who was in severe pain and facing a month-and-a-half wait for an appointment,” said Dr. Haddad. “It also eased the burden on her family, who had been carrying so much worry and hardship alongside her.”

Yad Sarah’s Mobile Dental Clinic brings professional dental care directly to the homes of those who need it most, including homebound and disabled individuals who face mobility and financial difficulties. Staffed with volunteer dentists, the Mobile Dental Clinic provides a full range of care, from treating gum problems and fitting prosthetics to restorations and more.

Mobile Dental Clinic services can be booked through Yad Sarah in Israel (*6444, 02-644-4444) and are provided at a subsidized cost.