22 | May 2024 SEEN&HEARD Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures 2024 Honorees “I’ve been a volunteer for 47 years and I’m not planning to quit any time soon.” – Dr. Richard Weinman, Distinguished Liaison to Dental College of Georgia GDA was honored to sponsor the Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures fundraiser benefiting the Ben Massell Clinic on March 14. The BMDC is supported by numerous GDA members. It provides comprehensive oral healthcare and wrap-around care at no cost to uninsured, low-income residents of the Metro area. In the last year, 13,000 procedures were performed for over 1,200 clients at the Clinic. Several GDA members were recognized as distinguished honorees for their service to the clinic and to dentistry in Georgia. “It’s my personal honor to say, ‘thank you’ to the world’s most dedicated volunteers,” said BMDC Director Barbara Jones, “who continue to give back of their time and talents without reservations.” • Dr. Jonathan Dubin (NDDS) and Dr. Richard Weinman (NDDS) Liaisons to Dental College of Georgia • Dr. David Kurtzman (NWDDS) Liaison to the Dental Residency Program • Dr. Joel Adler (NDDS) Longest Serving Volunteer • Dr. Stephen Bankston (NWDDS) Chief of Staff • Dr. David Zelby (NWDDS) Immediate Past Chief of Staff • Dr. Michael Chalef (NDDS) Philanthropic Champion • Mr. Mike McDaniel Philanthropic Champion
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