GSDM volunteers at the Alpha Omega table
On Sunday, March 22, 2015, members of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) participated in the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (JCC) Wellness Expo in Newton, Massachusetts. Co-sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, the JCC Wellness Expo provided wellness and fitness activities for the whole family. Activities included everything from expert running advice to a make-your-own-smoothie station.
“We noticed that in the past, a booth discussing oral health care was missing at the JCC Wellness Expo,” said Clinical Assistant Professor and Group Practice Leader in the Department of General Dentistry Dr. David Dano, who teamed up with Murray Miller ORTHO 83 and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity to get GSDM involved.
The Alpha Omega-sponsored GSDM table was staffed by GSDM students, faculty and alumni. Volunteers handed out toothbrushes and toothpaste, and provided oral hygiene instructions to visitors. A poster depicting diseases and conditions of the mouth, oral health tips, and proper brushing techniques was on display, along with coloring books and brochures about a child’s first visit to the dentist. Children also had the opportunity to practice their brushing technique on “Doogie the Dog,” a stuffed dog with an oversized set of teeth.
“We thank the participants for joining us in another successful event with Alpha Omega,” said Dr. Dano. “We invite faculty and students to join us at future events to give back to the community.”
GSDM volunteers were: Dr. Dano; Ryan Kirschner AEGD 15; Israel Korobkin DMD 16; Dave Lane DMD 16; Oral Health Promotion Director Ms. Kathy Lituri; Aaron Mertz DMD 16; Murray Miller ORTHO 83; Hilary Reiter DMD 16; Marianella Romero AS 15; and Casey Smauder DMD 16.