Bioscience Center Principal Abby Cook said hosting this event would allow high school students learning dental assisting skills to see first-hand the impact and importance of helping young people maintain their dental health. said.
“It is an honor and a privilege to host the Give Kids a Smile event each year,” Cook said.
“Not only will our students gain experience supporting local dentists and their hygienists and assistants, but they will also see first-hand how much the community can impact the lives of those around us. “I will,” she said.
This year's collaboration with the Keeley Dental Association and the Ohio State Dental Association brought smiles to everyone's faces at this free event attended by Rosa Parks students, said Dr. Michael Folher.
“For many children, accessing dental care is difficult due to a variety of barriers. Our goal is to provide essential dental services in a comfortable and inviting environment, making a real difference in children's lives. to bring about change,” Forher said.
The Give Kids A Smile program is a collaboration between the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and other state and constituent dental associations across the country to mobilize dentists and dental professionals nationwide to volunteer. is.
At the program's one-day kickoff, more than 1,698 volunteer dental professionals in Ohio donated approximately $977,000 worth of services, impacting more than 32,000 children, according to Butler Tech officials. It is said that he gave
Dr. Manny Chopra, president of the Ohio Dental Association and a Cincinnati-area dentist, said Friday's event will continue on a regular basis throughout the state throughout the year and will improve the smiles of an estimated 100,000 young Ohioans. A similar free service will be provided for.
“Butler Tech is an integral part of providing training to dental students as part of their (Bioscience Center) training,” Chopra said.
Leanna Gandy, a Butler Tech senior at Edgewood School, worked with practicing dentists and dental assistants and said the event was informative and uplifting.
“A lot of people aren't lucky enough to have this (dental care), and I feel like I'm giving back to the community,” Gandy said. “It’s really cool to be able to do this as a high school senior or senior in high school.”
Photojournalist Nick Graham contributed to this article
