“As a volunteer you really affect change in people’s lives.
That’s about as good as it gets.”
Steven L. Yarbrough, DDS, FAGD
CADF Volunteer
A graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio dental school, Steven L. Yarbrough, DDS, FAGD has been in private practice at Westgate Family Dental since 1979. Throughout his dental career, he has always made it a point to give back to the community and offer his time and skills to people in need—from veterans to political refugees. Dr. Yarbrough has been recognized as an outstanding dentist by both Austin Monthly and Texas Monthly magazines.
Dr. Yarbrough signed up as a HAAM provider in the early days of the program and is glad he did. “I have really enjoy working with my HAAM patients,” he said. “Most of my HAAM patients are young and trying to make their mark in the music world. Often their dental care ended with their parents.”
Dr. Yarbrough has cared for nearly 40 HAAM patients since 2013. He recalls recently treating a patient who had unsightly decay on one of his front teeth. “The work we did was transformative. It just completely changed his smile. Our HAAM patients really do appreciate what we do for them so much. That’s the best pay you can get.”
Dr. Yarbrough encourages young dentists who have time on their schedule to consider volunteering with a program like HAAM or one of CADF’s other charitable care programs. “Volunteering is a great way to hone your clinical skills while doing something good for someone else.”
Don’t forget: HAAM Benefit Day is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
