SDDS PARTICIPATES IN BROOKLYN OUTREACH EVENT by Esther Nelson, D.D.S. On Saturday, Aug. 26, members of Second District Dental Society’s Oral Health Committee participated in an incredible back-to-school event in Downtown Brooklyn. The Second District Dental Society (SDDS), along with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) and Bethel Baptist Church, formed a successful trio collaboration to provide sufficient resources to the growing community. Many children were present with their parents in attendance. This became a great opportunity to recruit children under the age of 12 for dental screening and to give out free supplies. Two young Colgate BSBF coordinators — Lakeshia and Matthew — were extremely helpful in providing volunteers with the proper protocol for dental screenings conducted inside the BSBF mobile dental van, as well as in educating the children with the props presented on the tabletop outside. SDDS is thankful to the following participating dentists: Drs. Lauren Smith, Natasha Patel, Michelle Shamaev, Esther Nelson and Sophia Scantlebury. Dr. Scantlebury is a well-known orthodontist in Brooklyn and her expertise was needed for children in need of orthodontic treatment. SDDS community outreach looks forward to future collaborations with the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program. Dr. Esther Nelson performing a dental screening on a toddler inside the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile dental van Volunteers at the back-to-school outreach event. From left to right: Drs. Lauren Smith, Natasha Patel, Michelle Shamaev, Esther Nelson and Sophia Scantlebury SDDS volunteers gave demonstrations on proper flossing and tooth brushing and provided attendees with healthy snacking instructions. From left to right: Drs. Michelle Shamaev, Natasha Patel, Lauren Smith and Esther Nelson WWW.SDDSNY.ORG 11
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