NDA Journal 30 David Mahon, DDS Fall Article The Nevada Dental Foundation (NDF) opened the Tonopah Dental Center (TDC) November 3, 2023, in rural Central Nevada. The practice has been well received by the residents of this underserved, frontier region. Currently, the staff is comprised of volunteer tripartite members, hygienists, dental assistants, and support staff. Our goal is to recruit a qualified fulltime dentist, eligible for one of the available student loan repayment programs. This enterprise has been a rewarding experience for our volunteers, building camaraderie amongst colleagues, while facilitating team building with staff. We value our partnership with the Nevada Dental Association; your support has made the NDA’s Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention concept of rural dental care a reality, showcasing organized dentistry’s ability to solve access issues in our state. For decades, no progress was made, or dental programs established. Please contact the NDF if you would like to volunteer and improve rural residents’ access to oral health care. [email protected] or call TDC (775) 477-3033. 0 Kalpana Bhatt, Dental Assistant Adaven Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, Henderson Phyllis Boucher, RDA Wineman Dental, Henderson Dr. Trina Chau Radiant Smiles, Las Vegas Dr. Grace Chung & Kaylee Chung Smile Shop Dental, Henderson Ronda Farnsworth, Dental Assistant Round Mountain Libby Griego, RDH Siena Dental, Henderson Jennifer Krantz, Dental Assistant Dr. Robin Lobato & Associates, Las Vegas Dr. Robin Lobato Dr. Robin Lobato & Associates, Las Vegas Brea Mahon, RDH Siena Dental, Henderson Dr. Dave Mahon Siena Dental, Henderson Lourdes Mcintire, Dental Assistant Siena Dental, Henderson Dr. Nina Mirzayan Adaven Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, Henderson Kiana Oda, Dental Assistant Siena Dental, Henderson Linda Pilster, Sterilization Technician Wineman Dental, Henderson Shawna Rivera Dr. Robin Lobato & Associates, Las Vegas Dr. Mark Rosenberg Captain, United States Public Health Service (retired), Sparks Julie Stage-Rosenberg, RDH, MPH Professor, Truckee Meadows Community College (retired), Sparks Tiffany Schultz, Treatment Coordinator Dr. Robin Lobato & Associates, Las Vegas Dr. Mary Tabrizi Associate Professor, UNLV School of Dental Medicine, Las Vegas Dr. Sean Truong Dr. Robin Lobato & Associates, Las Vegas Dr. Joseph Wineman Wineman Dental, Henderson The NDF would like to thank the following volunteers for their service providing patient care: NDF President Article
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