Rome, 8 January 2025 - A dental unit (or dentist's chair) as a gift. To improve the quality of care and strengthen the Tobia service structure of the ASL Roma 3. The Scopriamoautismo Association, which has long been involved in promoting events and initiatives useful for increasing knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and raising public awareness, has decided to donate, together with the students of the Campus Bio-Medico University (UCBM), al TOBIA Center of the Grassi Hospital in Ostia a dental chair, with a complete workstation equipped with all the systems necessary for dental care, specifically an operating room unit for the treatment of fragile patients under general anesthesia. This gesture also brings with it the significant support of the students of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma who contributed to supporting 50% of the expenditure.
This donation demonstrates our commitment to the healthcare needs of our local community. This effective contribution will further enhance the quality of services offered, which already makes the TOBIA Center a point of reference for patients and families. It is actions like these that strengthen the bond of trust between our company and the citizens, thus ensuring the quality of the work our staff perform every day with dedication and a sense of responsibility to meet the needs of our users. And finally, I would like to thank the Scopriamolautismo Association and theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Romafor the special gift they wanted to give to our company", underlines Laura Figorilli, General Director of ASL Roma 3.
"There are gestures that go beyond the instrumental meaning of the object. This donation certainly represents a tangible sign of the desire to participate in improving the quality of healthcare and thus to care for patients' needs in the best possible conditions. Together, we can truly improve people's lives every day," he adds. Roberto Morello, coordinator of the Tobia project of the ASL Roma 3 - In 2025 the Tobia service provided almost 1.250 services and assisted over 170 patients, demonstrating a commitment that never fails and which, also thanks to the presence of this new tool, is always ready to grow".
“We are honored and excited to support Discover Autism with this donation, made possible thanks to the participation of the entire University community in our Charity Gala. It is with pride that, as students of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, we can embody the values that our University instills in us: commitment, solidarity, and social responsibility. Our education is complete when we translate these values into concrete actions. Supporting dental care for people with autism spectrum disorder means offering real support, promoting awareness, and demonstrating that the future is born from the choices we make today. As young people and student representatives, we believe that our role is precisely this: working together to build good and promote solidarity and awareness."chiarato Irene Sansoni, Student representative UCBM.
"I am deeply proud to have contributed to the development of such a significant project as the TOBIA Dental Center. As a parent, I am well aware of the challenges our children face when dealing with oral diseases, and seeing a dedicated and competent service grow is a fundamental step for their well-being. The new equipment will improve the quality of services provided, ensuring patients a more comfortable and technically advanced environment. We wish to express our gratitude to all the members, volunteers, and supporters whose participation makes concrete interventions like this possible. We will continue to work with dedication to meet the needs of the local community and foster shared growth," he emphasizes. Emanuele Federici, President of the Scopriamoautismo Association.
