2016 Head Start Program

At the 2016 Head Start Program, we were able to meet with a class of 15 children from the ages of 4 & 5. Our job consisted in screening for caries and documenting our findings using dmfs along with filling out a referral for the parents to bring to the Dentist. We also applied fluoride varnish after screening.

2016 Oral health care introduction for New immigration children

As part of our Public Health course and thanks to the Joy learning garden, we were able to present oral hygiene instructions to 40 new immigrate children from age 6 to 14. We demonstrated about how to maintain better oral hygiene such as floss and brush. We did small presentation about how nutrition can affect on teeth. We also get children goodies bags which include a daily brush check list, children toothbrush, floss, and mouthrinse. We also gave theachers a breif lesson about oral health care.

2015 GNYDM Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Program

Every year during the GNYDM, Colgate brings together a program for oral health education, prevention and dental screening with more than 1,300 third and fourth graders public school children. I had the opportunity to work with my classmates on the oral screening sections. Our job consisted in conducting a survey, while screening for ECC, plaque index, and documenting our findings along with filling out a referral for the parents to bring to the Dentist. This was done in more than 350 children that came from Public school in the community within a four hour period.

2011, Florida Caridad Center Health Fair

Volunteer as a dental assistant student. I was able to demonstrate brushing and flossing technique to guests.