Virginia Dental Journal

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2003 EASTERN SHORE

MOM PROJECT

EASTERN SHORE M.O.M. 2003 ­ ANOTHER SUCCESS! ore patients seen, more proce­ ures performed, more volun­ ersl The Virginia Dental Health . undation, (VDHF), an affiliate of the A, completed its third successful stern Shore Mission of Mercy ...O.M.) Project. A volunteer team of 1Z~t 225 dentists, hygienists, dental f'·~tants, dental students, hygiene ents, and staff support returned Another satisfied patient! andua High School on March 29­ As volunteers began to arrive at reak the long line became visible. reds of men, women, and chil­ .waited to register and receive erately needed dental care. The igh school shop classes were ormed into 'MASH' dental clinics 786 patients received treat­ Atotal of 412 restorations, 1,343 lions, 196 cleanings, 755 ex­ 4 root canals, 109 sealants, 33 5S steel crowns, 14 pulpoto­ sets of dentures, 2 flippers, 8 repairs, 2 denture relines, and ,ations were performed in 15 )ours. These free dental ser­ .ere valued at $268,925. The .was hosted by the Eastern Setting up equipment is hard work. Bill Hall receives a well-deserved mas­ Rural Health System. The sage from Kristin Farrington (Frank's in partnership with the Vir­ daughter). "., .monwealth University/Medi­ Lege of Virginia (VCUlMCV) ~f Dentistry and Dental Hy­ .~.Id Dominion University School al Hygiene, Virginia Depart-

Magic Fingers - Dr. Lance at it again!

Dental student, Vicki Semter with her new "pal!"


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