STUDENTS // ASSOCIATIONS
Albert F. Staples Society The Albert F. Staples Society is the major student-led community service organization within the OU College of Dentistry. Their mission is to provide service to both the community and to the college. Through their different committees, they aim to serve while promoting interaction among students, faculty and staff.
Habitat for Humanity The Staples Society volunteered at the Oklahoma Kids Korral, a home away from home for children battling cancer and receiving cancer treatment in Oklahoma City, by The Toby Keith Foundation. The Kids Korral not only provides a home for families, but a place to play, relax and enjoy home-cooked meals, and the Staples Society had the pleasure to hang out with the families by bringing pumpkins to paint and popcorn to munch on.
Oral Health Fair The Oral Health Fair was back for another year, this time held at Stanley Hupfeld Academy. The Staples Society screened elementary students and even some parents, and recommended potential dental treatments. Most importantly, they taught the kids and their families the importance of oral health in ways of nutrition, general education, and how to properly brush and floss their teeth. In addition to dental screenings, families were able to receive flu shots, speak with nutritionists and eat dinner.
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OK Kids Korral The Staples Society volunteered at the Oklahoma Kids Korral, a home away from home for children battling cancer and receiving cancer treatment in Oklahoma City, by The Toby Keith Foundation. The Kids Korral not only provides a home for families, but a place to play, relax and enjoy home-cooked meals, and the Staples Society had the pleasure to hang out with the families by bringing pumpkins to paint and popcorn to munch on.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween Party The Staples Society once again hosted their annual Halloween party, where they partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma City. Children and their mentors were invited to attend and participate in cookie decorating, games, arts and crafts, and face painting.
MLK Elementary Christmas Party Santa and his Staples Society elves visited children at MLK Elementary School in Oklahoma City. The children received toothbrushes and gifts from the dental students who volunteered.
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