Dental Hygiene school taught us the importance of giving back to our communities as health professionals. Here are some pictures from a few on the many times we provided care to children who were less advantaged.
Because everyone deserves a bright smile 😀
- Candid photo of me at the brush station during the Colgate truck event at The Greater New York Dental Meeting
- Volunteering for the Colgate truck at the 2013 Greater New York Dental Meeting where we taught the children who participated Fones brushing technique, flossing, tongue brushing and proper nutrition.
- Examining this pedo patient intraorally for signs of early childhood caries at the fluoride varnish program lead by Prof. Lam
- Accommodating a pedo patient who refuses to pick his chin up for me to do an intraoral exam. His body language tells me that he is not totally comfortable with me but I worked with what I got.