GDA Action April May 2020

16 • April/May 2020 For more information or to volunteer, please contact Megan Capaldo at meg@gadental.org or by calling 404.636.7553. Upcoming Special Smiles Event August 14–16, 2019 State Masters Bowling Tournament—Warner Robins We continually receive requests for health fairs, schools and other community events looking for dentists to provide screenings and/or health education. COMMUNITY OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS Dentists needed to provide dental treatment. Dentist are fully in control of the treatment plan and which patients they treat. The patients are pre-screened and there are no charges for lab expenses. Paperwork, applicant screening, patient progress, and coordination with any specialists or labs is completely handled by the DDS Program Coordinator. DONATED DENTAL SERVICES Screeners & Educators Dental professionals are needed at the upcoming Special Smiles events to provide screenings and oral health education. Clinical Directors We’re looking for additional clinical directors to help cover events throughout the state. • 3-year minimum commitment • Attend a “train the trainer” session with Special Olympics International • All expenses covered SPECIAL OLYMPICS, SPECIAL SMILES GDA Foundation Volunteer Opportunities