Community Outreach | Roseman Dental

Give Kids a Smile®

FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS & CLEANINGS SALT LAKE AREA KIDS

Children 18 and under receive a voucher to return for a FREE comprehensive exam, x-rays, sealants, and up to $100 of additional care.

Friday, February 16, 2024
9 am to 4 pm

*Subject to change. No appointment necessary, children are treated on a first come first serve basis and treatment will be limited by clinical capacity during the time of event.

**Give Kids A Smile is a registered service mark of the American Dental Association.

This event is made possible through the generous support of

2023 Results

On Friday, August 4, 2023, Roseman University College of Dental Medicine provided free dental screenings and cleanings to a record 631 Salt Lake City youth

64% of our patients presented with 4 or more carious teeth

42% reported that they have no dental home

Of the patients that reported, 37% said that it had been over 1 year since their last visit

Of the patients that reported, 39% qualify for free lunch, which means that they come from families which earn less than 130% of the poverty level ($36,000 per year for a family of four).

James M. Broadbent, DDS, MS
Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

Dr. James M. Broadbent joined Roseman University of Health Sciences in 2009 (the first year of orthodontic residency training) as a full-time faculty member in the Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA (AEODO/MBA) Residency Program. At Roseman, he is course director of several modules of learning. He serves on University faculty senate and several committees. His professional and research interests include phase I orthopedic growth modification, functional jaw orthopedics, accelerated orthodontics, facial esthetics, and air way and temporomandibular joint disorders.

Dr. Broadbent graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Zoology. Dr. Broadbent received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago. He completed a dental specialties internship at the Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky. He then served as an Assistant Professor of Crown and Bridge at Northwestern University Dental School and practiced general dentistry prior to dental specialty training. Dr Broadbent received his Master of Science (MS) degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from Northwestern University.

Dr. Broadbent practiced orthodontics many years in Provo, Utah, and served as adjunct faculty at Utah Technical College (now Utah Valley University), American Institute of Medical Dental Technology, and Provo College. Dr. Broadbent made a significant contribution to the art and science of orthodontics in teaching numerous continuing education courses, seminars, and presentations at local, state, and national and international dental meetings, and university graduate training programs. Along the way, he was awarded the Joseph E. Johnson Outstanding Table Clinic, American Association of Orthodontists, and twice the (AAFO) J. Robert Bronson Clinician of the Year award.

Dr. Broadbent completed board certification in orthodontics, achieving the status of Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics. His interest and training in temporomandibular joint disorders and oral facial pain lead to achieving status of Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management.

Dr. Broadbent has published many articles in several professional journals. He served as president of the Provo District Dental Society, Utah Dental Association annual program, and president of the Utah Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Broadbent demonstrates vision and leadership in community organizations and service. He is recognized as a Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky; member President’s Club, Brigham Young University; Boy Scouts of America distinguished Silver Beaver; and James E. West Fellow. For more than 20 years he served the Boy Scouts of America; Utah National Parks Council (one of the largest National BSA Councils), as Council Jamboree Chairman; National Boy Scout Jamboree, A.P. Hill Virginia (1985, 1989, 1993); and Chair of highly successful Council Events (1996, 2000) and as Utah National Parks Council Commissioner (1987-2000) and UNPC Vice President Program (2000-2003). He earned the distinguished Eagle Scout and Silver Explorer awards.

Dr. Broadbent is a member of the American Dental Association, Utah Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, Utah Association of Orthodontists, American Association for Functional Orthodontics, International Association for Orthodontics, and the American Dental Educators Association.

Before joining Roseman University of Health Sciences, he served as attending dentist and adjunct faculty instructor of several courses of education at Salt Lake Community College, Dental Hygiene Program (South Jordan Utah Campus).

Dr. Broadbent is licensed to practice dentistry in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Personal activities include fly fishing, off-road rock crawling motor sports, over landing motor sports, and white water river running.

Prashanti Bollu, MBA, MS, DMD
Program Director, Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, AEODO/MBA Program

Dr. Prashanti Bollu received dental school training from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration as well as a Master’s in Business Administration. Part of the inaugural class, Dr. Bollu received her orthodontic training from the Roseman University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Bollu has received several awards for outstanding academic achievements during her undergraduate and graduate training. Her interest in research was sparked early in dental school and strengthened further during her employment at Boston University during which time she worked with many prominent researchers. She has been involved in several research projects and presented multiple posters at national conferences. Dr. Bollu has been recognized by DENTSPLY and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, for outstanding research.

Besides serving as a clinical and teaching faculty, Dr. Bollu was actively involved in growing the research component of the Advanced Education in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AEODO) /MBA Residency Program. As Director of Dental Research for College of Dental Medicine (Henderson Campus), she facilitated all resident and faculty research endeavors. Her research interests include Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), practice management issues, orthodontic insurance coverage gaps and access to orthodontic care.

Currently, Dr. Prashanti Bollu serves as the Interim Program Director for the AEODO/MBA residency program. She also practices in a few private orthodontic offices in the Las Vegas area. Dr. Bollu is a Board Certified Orthodontist and has active professional affiliations with multiple national and regional dental/orthodontic associations including American Association of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and Southern Nevada Dental Society. She has also been a member of the International Association of Dental Research as well as the American Association of Dental Research.

Committed to Community

The clinics of Roseman University College of Dental Medicine are committed to serving our communities in Utah and Nevada, providing dental education and treatment access to improve the oral health of the public.

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James M. Broadbent, DDS, MS
Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

Prashanti Bollu, MBA, MS, DMD
Program Director, Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, AEODO/MBA Program

Committed to Community

The clinics of Roseman University College of Dental Medicine are committed to serving our communities in Utah and Nevada, providing dental education and treatment access to improve the oral health of the public.

Utah Outreach and Events

Give Kids a Smile®

Back to School Brush-Up™ Presented by Marathon Petroleum Corporation Foundation

2023 Results

In the Media

Save the Date

2024 Give Kids A Smile

Save the Date

Current Nevada Outreach and Events

James M. Broadbent, DDS, MS Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

Prashanti Bollu, MBA, MS, DMDProgram Director, Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, AEODO/MBA Program

James M. Broadbent, DDS, MS
Associate Professor of Dental Medicine

Prashanti Bollu, MBA, MS, DMD
Program Director, Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, AEODO/MBA Program