title: Volunteer services--it's not just the thought that counts.
abstract: Voluntary and donated oral health services are not an adequate safety net system for those in need--what must be done is vast compared to the capacity of this response. Nevertheless, the rule should be "everyone should give, and they should give enough to make a difference." The personal rewards of voluntary service are described and nine guidelines for contributing oral health care are offered.
authors.affiliation: International Health ad Research Programs, Special Olympic Programs, USA. scorbin@special.olympics.org
authors.forename: Stephen B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Corbin
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012941:Social Responsibility; D013177:Sports; D014481:United States; D014838:Volunteers