An Ordinary Beginning
with a Very Unusual Ending
Chloe Karasek
Third grade student at
J. M. Hill Elementary in Monroe County
Giving credit where credit is due,
our top three winning entries are
as follows:
Third-grader Rowen Lewis of Mountain View Elementary
School in Harrisburg, Dauphin County will receive a $500 prize
for winning first place in the PDA 2020 NCDHM statewide
poster contest.
Rowen’s prize-winning entry shows a large, lively tooth along
with floss, a toothbrush and toothpaste, dancing and singing
“Brush and Floss Daily”. Rowen will be presented with his framed
winning poster and $500 prize in the fall. Both Mountain View
Elementary School and Rowen’s teacher, Mrs. Nicole Welch, will
also receive prizes of $250 each for being part of first place in
PDA’s contest.
Our second-place winner is eight-year old Chloe Karasek
from J. M. Hill Elementary in Monroe County. Chloe created a
super hero themed piece with “Super Tooth,” and shows that
when you “Brush, brush twice a day, then your teeth will say
hooray!” Chloe will receive a $250 prize and a certificate of
recognition.
“Fluoride in water…Get it from the tap.” was the message from
Ian Costanzo, a third grader from Salem Elementary in
Berwick, who received third place recognition. In Ian’s
artwork, he drew a young boy getting a drink from the water
faucet. Ian will receive a $100 prize and a certificate of recognition.
Ian Costanzo
Third grade student at
Salem Elementary in Berwick
Congratulations to this year’s
dental health month winners.
I am continuously impressed with the students’
imagination and art work and grateful to all the schools,
teachers, and extended dental staff for their time and
support,” said Dr. Samer Mansour, PDA’s statewide
NCDHM chair. “Dentists understand oral care is vital
to general well-being and realize the importance of
educating young minds to the importance of oral
health and nutrition. Thank you for your continued
willingness to empower, instruct and volunteer. It’s
our mission, our passion, not just during NCDHM, but
year-round.”
MAY/JUNE 2020 | PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL JOURNAL 31