The Tooth Fairy paid a visit during the Luzerne County Dental Society ’ s NCDHM event . Pictured from left to right are : Dr . Ann McDonough , Caitlin McDermott ( tooth fairy & dental assistant student ), Dr . Samantha Abod and Dr . John Evans .
Fourth District
• The Luzerne County Dental Society says NCDHM is a time to promote an awareness of the importance of taking care of children ’ s teeth to the child themselves and their parents / guardians . They held their annual NCDHM event at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre . The free community event was held on February 22 . The event featured dental exams for children , visits and photos with the Tooth Fairy , a coloring contest , prize opportunities and the distribution of toothbrushes and educational materials .
During NCDHM , members of the Berks County Dental Society served 33 |
schools with third grade presentations done by nine hygienists and the following |
member dentists . |
— Dr . Valerie Deibler |
— Dr . Louis Palacios |
— Dr . Connie Gallen |
— Dr . Christian Reinecker |
— Dr . Jeffrey Grove |
— Dr . Brian Schwab |
— Dr . Yosoon Kim |
— Dr . David Schwartz |
— Dr . Edmund Kotula |
— Dr . David Szymanski |
— Dr . William Laubach |
— Dr . Douglas White |
In addition , the following members volunteered at the Give Kids a Smile clinic at St . Joseph ’ s Dental Clinic in Reading , providing dental care to children in need in Reading on Saturday mornings in February .
— Dr . David Auchter |
— Dr . Laura Snyder Hottenstein |
— Dr . Valerie Deibler |
— Dr . Cheryl Lynn Miller |
— Dr . John DeSantis |
— Dr . Louis Palacios |
— Dr . Connie Gallen |
— Dr . Richard Reddy |
— Dr . Kristin Gordos |
— Dr . James Schmoyer |
— Dr . Samuel Greenlee |
— Dr . Brian Schwab |
— Dr . Jordon Hottenstein |
— Dr . David Schwartz |
— Dr . Stephen Hottenstein |
Fifth District
• The Alliance of the Lancaster County Dental Society held its annual dental kit assembly and distribution once again this year . The dental kits included toothbrushes , toothpaste , floss and mouthwash . An estimated amount of more than 2,100 kits were assembled and donated to area shelters , day care centers and clinics . The families of PDA member dentists were on hand to assemble the kits , in addition to Boy Scout Troops 99 and 102 .
Additionally , the Alliance held a poster contest this year . The artwork of the winners was showcased in their dentists ’ offices , and all other submissions were on display in the offices of member dentists of the Lancaster County Dental Society . Monetary prizes were awarded to the top three winners . First prize was $ 50 , second was $ 35 and third was $ 20 .
• Hygienist Robin Martin of Dr . Joseph Wolfe ’ s office visited Central Fulton Elementary School on February 18 and 19 to speak to the students of the Pre-K program . During her visits , Robin showed “ Dudley Visits the Dentist ” and explained to the students what a visit to the dentist would entail . She also educated students on good nutrition for healthy teeth and demonstrated proper home care .
Alliance members Stephanie Grambau , Anne Chikes , Cherisse Feddock and Brenda Coffin help bag supplies .
Dr . Edward White with 1 st place winners ( ages 5-7 and ages 8-10 ) Gregory Gillespie and Mia Gillespie .
• Dr . Jeffrey Eby and Katrina Rynier , the Eby Dental office administrator , gave an NCDHM presentation to students at Diamond St . Preschool in Akron and St Paul ’ s Preschool in Lititz . The presentation included an overview of proper brushing and flossing , followed by a Q & A with the children on the topic of healthy foods and drinks versus unhealthy ones . The presentation concluded with a fun hands-on activity that involved brushing hard-boiled eggs that were soaked in Coca-Cola . All children received goodie bags filled with coloring pages , toothbrushes and toothpaste , floss and a small toy .
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