2018 SACRAMENTO DISTRICT DENTAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
Foundation Annual Report of the Sacramento District Dental Society
The Heart of Our Society Looking Back at the SDDS Foundation in 2018 The Sacramento District Dental Foundation is a 501c(3) not for profit organization that is the charitable arm of the Sacramento District Dental Society. I am happy to report that our Foundation is strong: strong in its ability to get volunteers to donate time, strong in its ability to find those in need and help them get the care required, strong in the leadership that it provides in advancing the oral and general health in our community.
health of communities is through education programs. Our roving puppet show is the method by which the Foundation passes the messages of good oral health to children in our communities. The shows are performed for pre-school, kindergarten and grade school children with the hope that the message when heard early and often, in an entertaining and memorable way, will filter into families as
By Viren Patel, DDS
2018 Foundation President
Big Kids program, started in 2008, provides care on an individually assessed basis, where our SDDS members donate dental services to those that are in uniquely difficult situations. The Foundation pays for the material costs (i.e. labs) providing the care thereby encouraging the volunteers to do more.
Whilst so much of what we do involves volunteering of time and talent, there is a material cost for all of our programs and each depletes the funds of our Foundation in their own way. As such, Numerous studies have shown that there is an ongoing need for the funds the greatest effect we can have on of the Foundation to be replenished so that we can continue to do the good the oral health of communities is that we do. through education programs.
Our Foundation, through a number of programs, provides outreach, education and care for our surrounding communities. Our flagship program, Smiles for Kids, continues to positively affect the lives of thousands of children each year and 2018 was no different. We screened and placed those children with needs in contact with their respective care providers and it has resulted in a smaller number of individuals that require hands-on care through our Smiles for Kids treatment day each February. This reduction in numbers is a measure of the success we have had in reducing the level of untreated oral disease in the children of our community. From a patient load of over 1200 in 2008 to 300 in 2018 represents an amazing 75% decrease. Congratulations to all the volunteers, school nurses and team members both clinical and administrative who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make this kind of change achievable.
Numerous studies have shown that the greatest effect we can have on the oral
the children grow. We have had nothing but positive feedback from those institutions that have had the show visit. In addition, our 1st Tooth or 1st Birthday Campaign has been recognized statewide and continues to educate the community on the value of early dental visits. Seeing a child by the first tooth or first birthday allows the parents to be educated on how best to care for the oral health of the infant to help prevent disease instead of treating it. While the needs of the young have been the focus of the Foundation for many years, we have not failed to understand that there exists a need within other groups. Our Smiles for
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To that end, I am pleased to inform you that 2019 is the 125th anniversary of SDDS and the 50th anniversary of our Foundation. The SDDF will be holding a Dinner and Dance Gala with a silent and live auction on Saturday October 5, 2019. It will be a celebration of all that we have achieved and a reaffirmation of our commitment to help our community flourish with optimum oral health. Please put the evening aside and tell your friends to come and celebrate the amazing successes of our Foundation and support its ongoing efforts. The legacy of what SDDF does for our community will go far beyond any of us and I welcome you to become a part of that legacy. ď Ž
2018 SACRAMENTO DISTRICT
A charitable 501-C3 organization
2018 FOUNDATION FINANCIALS
CURRENT ASSETS CHECKING / SAVINGS Charitable Fund (Smith Barney) General Fund (Smith Barney) Helen Hamilton Fund (Vanguard)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$181,110
$221,087
$222,615
$238,524
$0 (closed)
$0 (closed)
$484,932
$410,631
$572,823
$607,775
$882,775
$894,862
$151,128
$182,514
$182,723
$193,759
$237,797
$236,024
Operating, program and grants monies
Perpetual Fund
$619,024
$776,145
$800,308
$842,268
$970,451
$ 1,027,739
TOTAL CHECKING / SAVINGS:
$1,436,195
$1,590,377
$1,778,468
$1,882,327
$2,091,023
$2,158,625
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
$4,030
$33,212
$8,684
$22,559
$22,329
$4,251
PREPAID EXPENSES:
$19,788
$1,019
$10,648
$1,921
$8,146
$13,873
TOTAL ASSETS:
$1,460,013
$1,624,608
$1,797,800
$1,906,806
$2,121,498
$2,176,749
LIABILITIES & EQUITY LIABILITIES 2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Accounts Payable
$17,516
- $8,750
$4,012
$4,981
$17,630
$7,259
Deferred Revenue
$10,310
$5,747
$17,427
$20,408
$28,335
$11,507
$27,826
- $3,003
$21,440
$25,389
$45,965
$18,766
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$1,052,828
$1,432,181
$1,627,611
$1,776,060
$1,883,192
$2,075,533
$379,359
$195,430
$148,749
$105,357
$192,341
$82,450
TOTAL EQUITY:
$1,432,187
$1,627,611
$1,776,360
$1,881,417
$2,075,533
$2,157,983
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY:
$1,460,013
$1,624,608
$1,797,800
$1,906,806
$2,121,498
$2,176,749
(Other Current Liabilities)
TOTAL LIABILITIES: EQUITY Retained Earnings Net Income
General Fund Smiles for Kids Smiles for Big Kids
DENTAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
$309,174 $357,246 $228,442
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Foundation of the Sacramento
A charitable 501-C3 organization
District Dental Society
Thank you 2018 Foundation Members January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Foundation Members (2018) Dentist Members Dr. Susan Abeldt Dr. Guy Acheson Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Eva Adams Dr. Gregory Adams Dr. John Adams Dr. Nima Aflatooni Dr. Nahed Afshari Dr. Dean Ahmad Dr. Samer Alassaad Dr. Ashkan Alizadeh Dr. Craig Alpha Dr. Dale Alto Dr. Rina Ambaram Dr. Jenny Apekian Dr. Brad Archibald Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Thomas Arostegui Dr. Sean Avera Dr. Mark Backhus Dr. Laila Baker Dr. Aneet Bal Dr. Junie Baldonado Dr. Daisuke Bannai Dr. John Barakat Dr. Paul Barkin Dr. Garry Barone Dr. Stuart Beach Dr. Wallace Bellamy Dr. Sheri Bernadett Dr. Paul Bianchi Dr. Paul Binon Dr. John Birch Dr. Thais Booms Dr. Greg Borrowdale Dr. Michael Boyce Dr. Damon Boyd Dr. Rodney Bughao Dr. Albert Buniag Dr. Arthur Burbridge Dr. Pamela Cagampan Dr. Lydia Cam Dr. Matt Campbell Dr. Adrian Carrington Dr. Erin Carson
Dr. Michael Casagrande Dr. Vincenzo Castaldo Dr. Steve Cavagnolo Dr. Andrea Cervantes Dr. Thad Champlin Dr. Wai Ming Chan Dr. Richard Chang Dr. Kevin Chang Dr. Shareen Char-Fat Dr. George Chen Dr. Kevin Chen Dr. Regina Cheung Dr. James Childress Dr. Robert Chiurazzi Dr. Cameron Cho Dr. Sonney Chong Dr. Brandon Christensen Dr. Stephen Christensen Dr. Lawrence Chu Dr. Michael Chu Dr. Darrell Chun Dr. Scott Churchill Dr. Jefferson Clark Dr. Matthew Comfort Dr. Patrick Cook Dr. Christopher Cooper Dr. Benjamin Cope Dr. James Cope Dr. James Coyle Dr. Lee Crane Dr. Brian Crawford Dr. Paul Cripe Dr. David Crippen Dr. Gina Crippen Dr. Monica Crooks Dr. Jude Crutchfield Dr. Albert Cu Dr. Mary Cuevas Dr. Ken Curry Dr. Jerome Daby Dr. Robert Daby Dr. Kent. Daft Dr. Shannon Dang Dr. Vincent D’Ascoli Dr. David Datwyler Dr. Jeff Davidson Dr. Martha De Los Rios Dr. Olga Dedia Dr. Teresa Deguzman
Dr. Margaret Delmore Dr. Paul Denzler Dr. Shaina Di Mariano Dr. Pamela Di Tomasso Dr. Friz Diaz Dr. Thomas DiLallo Dr. Lisa Dobak Dr. Xuan Dong Dr. Gordon Douglass Dr. Jennifer Drew Dr. Xuan Duong Dr. Herlin Dyal Dr. Jeannine El Maasri Dr. Aly Hassan Elsayed Dr. Bill Emmerson Dr. Mark Engel Dr. James Everhart Dr. Kent Farnsworth Dr. Diana Fat Dr. John Fat Dr. Ken Fat Dr. David Feder Dr. Volkmar Felahy Dr. Carlos Feuillet-Latorre Dr. Richard S Fife Dr. Debra Finney Dr. Sindy Fondren Dr. Dan Fong Dr. Thomas Fong Dr. Brian Fong Dr. Michael Forde Dr. Rikard Forsberg Dr. Lora Foster-Rode Dr. Reza Fouladi Dr. Sandra Fouladi Dr. Kasi Franck Dr. Donna Galante Dr. Beatriz Galofre Dr. Calvin Garland Dr. Douglas Gedestad Dr. Joby George Dr. Richard Gere Dr. Kelly Giannetti Dr. Tim Giroux Dr. Amy Goldman Dr. Alan Golshanara Dr. Mitchell Goodis Dr. Jennifer Goss Dr. Gary Griffin
It only costs $75 a year to be a member of our Foundation. Email us at sdds@sdds.org to become a member and make a difference. Thank you for supporting the Foundation!
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Dr. Edi Guidi Dr. Dan Haberman Dr. Gregory Hailey Dr. Nicky Hakimi Dr. Laurie Hanschu Dr. Kerry Hanson Dr. Dan Harlan Dr. Elizabeth Harmon Dr. Jim Hastings Dr. Stephen Haun Dr. Victor Hawkins Dr. Robert Hays Dr. Graham Hearn Dr. Jagdev Heir Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Marsha Henry Dr. Tim Herman Dr. Steven Higashi Dr. Carl Hillendahl Dr. Brock Hinton Dr. Lana Hoang Dr. Michael Holm Dr. Mark Holt Dr. Wesley Honbo Dr. Herbert Hooper Dr. Dan Hopper Dr. Arina Hung Dr. Stephen Huppert Dr. Elizabeth Huynh Dr. William Iliff Dr. Carolyn Ishii Dr. Ralph Isola Dr. Richard Jackson Dr. Nidhi Jain Dr. Herb Jensen Dr. Loche Johnson Dr. Paul A Johnson Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Dr. David Jolkovsky Dr. Dan Jones Dr. Russell Jones Dr. Terrence Jones Dr. Ashley Joves Dr. Bryan Judd Dr. Lynn Judd Dr. Christopher Kanas Dr. Darcy Kasner Dr. Paul Katz Dr. Kevin Keating Dr. David Keating Dr. Richard Keilson Dr. Richard Kennedy Dr. Neelofar Khan Dr. Smita Khandwala Dr. Peter Kim Dr. George Kingley Dr. Steve Kirkpatrick Dr. Michael Koch Dr. Beverly Kodama Dr. Greg Kolber Dr. Matthew Korn Dr. Jayanth Kumar Dr. Sarah Kuo Dr. Kevin Kurio Dr. Fadi Kzanji
Dr. Natalie La Rochelle Dr. Laurie LaDow Dr. Lisa Laptalo Dr. Larry Larsen Dr. H. Skip Lawrence Dr. Hung Le Dr. Grace Lee Dr. Leland Lee Dr. Samantha Lee Dr. Garrett Lee Dr. Gordon Lee Dr. Alan Leider Dr. Diane Liberty Dr. Donald Liberty Dr. Pieter Linssen Dr. Steve Longoria Dr. L. Neil Loveridge Dr. Ricardo Macasaet Dr. Janine Ma-Golding Dr. Madeline Majer Dr. Abdon Manaloto Dr. Greg Maroni Dr. David Marth Dr. Brandon Martin Dr. Rick Mathews Dr. Candy McComb Dr. Jeff McComb Dr. James McNerney Dr. Warren McWilliams Dr. James Meinert Dr. Tim Mickiewicz Dr. Glen Middleton Dr. Dwight Miller Dr. David Miller Dr. Michael Miyasaki Dr. Matthew Molitor Dr. Edward Montalbo Dr. Rhonda Montalbo Dr. Jack Moore Dr. Kathryn Ann Moore Dr. Kenneth Moore Dr. Sydney Moore Dr. Megan Moyneur Dr. James Mucci Dr. Steve Murphy Dr. Patricia Murphy Dr. James Musser Dr. Christopher Myers Dr. Gregory Nahorney Dr. Firas Nassif Dr. Aneel Nath Dr. Amir Neshat Dr. Novan Nguyen Dr. Kayla Nguyen Dr. Peter Nyland Dr. Jack Oates Dr. Michael O’Brien Dr. Kevin O’Dea Dr. Siamon Okhovat Dr. Gregory Olsen Dr. Kevin O’Neill Dr. Edward Orgon Dr. J Oshetski Dr. Stephen Ott Dr. Gregory Owyang
Dr. Alan Pan Dr. David Park Dr. Viren Patel Dr. Michael Payne Dr. James Peck Dr. Joel Pedersen Dr. Patrick Penney Dr. Michael Perich Dr. Josh Perisho Dr. Flaviane Petersen Dr. Stacey Peters-Nelson Dr. Dennis Peterson Dr. David Pettey Dr. Mike Phelps Dr. Robert Phillips Dr. Jerome Pielago Dr. Frank Pinkner Dr. Paolo Poidmore Dr. Mark Porco Dr. Nimala Prabhu Dr. Robert Pretel Dr. Rika Prodhan-Ashraf Dr. Scott Pyo Dr. Jean Rabadam Dr. Alan Rabe Dr. Mojtaba Radi Dr. Karthik Raghuraman Dr. Mai-Ly Ramirez Dr. Hana Rashid Dr. Ibtisam Rashid Dr. Mewish Rashid Dr. Gabrielle. Rasi Dr. Ronald Rasi Dr. Paul Raskin Dr. Ron Rasmussen Dr. Joseph Rawlins Dr. Justin Reich Dr. Sean Rhee Dr. Esther Rhee Dr. Bevan Richardson Dr. Lindsey Robinson Dr. Bill Robison Dr. Leon Roda III Dr. Christy Rollofson Dr. Don Rollofson Dr. Jeffrey Rosa Dr. Morton Rosenberg Dr. Nicholas Rotas Dr. Sean Roth Dr. Brian Royse Dr. David Rule Dr. Benton Runquist Dr. Navneet Sahota Dr. Elahah Samsani Dr. Gurkamal Sandhu Dr. Dean Sands Dr. John. Santamaria Dr. Harkeet Sappal Dr. Cherag Sarkari Dr. Christopher Schiappa Dr. Thomas Schlehofer Dr. Pam Schmidt Dr. Natalie Selvanathan Dr. David M. Seman Dr. Sherry Shapiro
2018 SACRAMENTO DISTRICT
Giving to others around us is the best gift; it leaves a permanent smile on your heart.
GABRIELLE RASI, DDS SFK DENTIST
Dr. Howard Shempp Dr. Richard Shipp Dr. Stefanie Shore Dr. Ed Sims Dr. Darce Slate Dr. William Sloan Dr. Charles Smurthwaite Dr. Norman Spalding Dr. Joelle Speed Dr. Terri Speed Dr. Charles Stamos Dr. David Steinberg Dr. Kim Stiles Dr. Visse Storm Dr. Jason Straw Dr. Jeffrey Sue Dr. Vickie Sullivan Dr. Damon Szymanowski Dr. Jonathan Szymanowski Dr. Art Tanimoto Dr. Larry Templin Dr. Brent Thomas Dr. R. Bruce Thomas
Dr. Scott Thompson Dr. Ramesh Thondapu Dr. Robert Tilly Dr. Alex Tomaich Dr. Pedram Towfighi Dr. Leo Townsend Dr. Allison Trout Dr. Kelvin Tse Dr. Glen Tueller Dr. Greg Tuttle Dr. Bryan Tuttle Dr. Aashima Vaid Dr. Chirag Vaid Dr. Lucy Valencia Dr. Asvin Vasanthan Dr. Jeff Vernon Dr. Chang Vong Dr. Tom Wagner Dr. Kim Wallace Dr. Melvin Walters Dr. Wayne Walters Dr. Andrew Wang Dr. Glen Warganich-Stiles
Dr. Ernest Watson Dr. Russell Webb Dr. Cindy Weideman Dr. Michael. Weideman Dr. Mark Weiner Dr. Nancy Welch Dr. Richard Whitaker Dr. Mark White Dr. Kenneth. Whitnack Dr. Gregory Wilcox Dr. Ryan Wilgus Dr. Michael Wilson Dr. Boyoung Won Dr. Dennis Wong Dr. Gerald Wong Dr. Ian Wong Dr. Julie Wong Dr. Kenneth Wong Dr. Timothy Wong Dr. Amy Woo Dr. Keith Wood Dr. Janice Work Dr. Peter Worth
Dr. Jamson Wu Dr. Rosemary Wu Dr. Lynn Yamamoto Dr. Thomas Yamamoto Dr. Wesley Yee Dr. Bradley Yee Dr. Mark Zablotsky Dr. Duke Zander Dr. James Zimmerman
Associate Members
Comel Ahmad Irene Campbell Sheryl Carlson Eric Costa Lori Daby Peggy Daft Jennifer de St George Dental Management Solutions (Gayle Suarez) Betty Dobak Ladonna Drury-Klein
Fechter & Company Brian Flanagan Lori Forsberg Scott Goldman Julie Handy Craig Harris Karen Harris Mary Ann Harris Melinda Heryford Carrie James Kathy Jones Marion Jones Linda Judd Sue Keating Leigh Kurio Cookie Lawrence Deborah Lee Steve Leininger Catherine Levering Jennifer Mathisen Sheri Merrick Christopher Nunn Marcella Oster
Ann Peck Gayle Peterson Melodi Randolph Mary Robbins Rachel Shafer Christine Sison Majel Small Sherry Sue Don Tomlinson Rebecca Tryon Tony Vigil Karen Walters Kathi Webb Della Yee Ruby Yu Judith Zann
Smiles for Kids is a wonderful opportunity to “give back” as we are blessed with such a wonderful profession. The funny thing is that I always leave feeling like I got more out of it than I gave. It is one of the events I look forward to every year, and I love getting home and sharing all the stories with my kids.
THAIS BOOMS, DDS SFK DENTIST
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Programs & Education SMILES FOR KIDS TO DATE BY THE NUMBERS
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND
KIDS TREATED SINCE 1991
Our largest and most far-reaching project, Smiles for Kids (SFK), partners member dentists with local schools to screen and provide dental eduction to thousands of children each year. From the screenings, nearly 1000 underserved children are treated by member dentists and their staff on SFK Day each February. Each year, a million dollars in pro bono treatment is provided to children in the five county SDDS area.
458,230 Kids served since 1991
$ 441,500 14.9 Kids screened since 1995
million
in Dental Treatment screenings 300 80-100 School each year Kids received orthodontic treatment since 1996
1,200
Volunteers this year
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION 1st Tooth OR 1st Birthday
Puppet Show Dental Education
The 1 Tooth or 1 Birthday campaign targets not only member dentists and the public, but the medical community (especially pediatricians). The message? Kids need to be seen by a dentist early, before problems arise. This early education and prevention message — and the 1T1B magnet and logo — is seen on bus tails, in medical offices as well as dental offices.
Thanks to two very generous sponsors, we are able to offer two educational puppet shows that travel to local area schools informing and entertaining our community’s children. We hope the message will make it’s way back home and impact the entire family.
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GIVE THE
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Listen for FREE to our educational monthly messages!
(916) 446-1310
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Tooth Fairy Dental Education Tooth Fairies frequently “fly” to SFK Day community events, and other locations to provide dental health education to children. Whether it is in person, or o n the phone through the Tooth Fairy Hotline (916-4461310), area children learn valuable dental health information and tips from the Tooth Fairies.
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of the Foundation CROWNS FOR KIDS TO DATE BY THE NUMBERS
289,065 has been raised to date! $
supports
50%
of the yearly budget for Smiles for Kids!
AVERAGE AMOUNT RAISED PER YEAR:
OVER THE AGE OF
SEVENTY THIS PAST YEAR
20,000
ANY AMOUNT IS GREAT
230 SDDS Members have participated in the CFK program through the years!
BY THE NUMBERS SINCE 2009
TWELVE
$
Yours don’t have to be full!
SMILES FOR BIG KIDS
500
In 2005, the Foundation partnered with Star Refining and began Crowns for Kids® (CFK) to benefit Smiles for Kids. In this program, member dentists collect scrap metal from their patients’ dental treatment in CFK jars, the jars are collected and sent to the metal refinery (Star Group), and the refinery sends a check to the Foundation each month.
Patterned after SFK, Smiles for BIG Kids (SFBK) recognized that often the parents’ dental health needs are equally as urgent as their childrens’. SFBK focuses on the needs of the parents of SFK patients, underserved adults and the elderly. The Foundation has partnered with several local community organizations to identify eligible patients and, each year, member dentists provide much needed care to these individuals in the form of dentures, restorative treatment, and specialty treatment.
Patients PARTNERS WHO REFER House | Women’s Empowerment Treated Claire’s Everyone for Veterans | St. John’s Shelter Weave | Blue Heart International
$
2500
Average per patient this past year
1.5 million in Dental Treatment
$
NINE 47-50 AVERAGE AGE
LABS PARTICIPATE $
206,000 IN TREATMENT THIS PAST YEAR
91
DENTAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
Patients this past year
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Smiles for Kids 2018-19 Our Cups Runneth Over with Smiles!
Thanks to all (304 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS!) who volunteered their time to make this year’s Smiles for Kids project a huge success! School Screening Dentists
Dr. Jenny Apekian Dr. Robin Berrin Dr. Michael Boyce Dr. Deborah Buchanan Dr. Carrington Carrington Dr. David Cernik Dr. Andrea Cervantes Dr. Wai Chan Dr. Mark Choi Dr. Tracey Cook Dr. Robert Daby Dr. Paul Denzler Dr. Scott Dexter Dr. Lisa Dobak Dr. Kayla Dringenberg Dr. Vivian Fernandez Dr. Jason Fligor Dr. Melissa Fong Dr. Eman Ghoneim Dr. Leslie Giovannoni Dr. Arlenita Gomez Croddy Dr. Matthew Gustafsson Dr. Kerry Hanson Dr. Dan Harlan Dr. Russell Hirano Dr. Sean Khodai Dr. Michelle Kucera Dr. Mark Kujiraoka Dr. Tyson Lechner Dr. Yen Lieu Dr. Mahnaz Moussavi Dr. John Noe Dr. Donald Orme Dr. Justin Pfaffinger Dr. Jordan Priestly Dr. Lindsey Robinson Dr. Jennifer Ryan Dr. David Seman Dr. Tetsuya Shirasuka Dr. Anna Sri Dr. Steve Tshuchida Dr. Daniel Woodson Dr. Wesley Yee Dr. Michael Young Carolina Blanco Carla Dodge Kristen Morgan Carrington College Chapa De Early Smiles Rockville Smiles
SFK Day - Dentists Dr. Jessica Alt Dr. Kreston Anderson Dr. Jared Antrobus Dr. Jenny Apekian Dr. Ron Ask Dr. Jerhet Ask Dr. Thais Booms Dr. Colleen Buehler Steinberg Dr. Erin Carson Dr. Andrea Cervantes Dr. Thomas Clements Dr. Brian Crawford
Dr. Kent Daft Dr. Barry Dunn Dr. Lisa Elenberger Dr. Kelly Giannetti Dr. Mitchell Goodis Dr. Nimrat Heir Dr. Elizabeth Huynh Dr. Paul Johnson Dr. Jose Juarez Dr. Darcy Kasner Dr. Craig Kinzer Dr. Sirisha Krishnamurtny Dr. Emerson Lake Dr. Jamie Lapierre Dr. Tyson Lechner Dr. Garrett Lee Dr. Evan Lomen Dr. Daniel Martin Dr. Jenny McCarthy Dr. Denisse Montalvo Dr. Sydney Moore Dr. Richard Nakabayashi Dr. Purvak Parikh Dr. Sireesha Penumetcha Dr. Scott Pyo Dr. Karthik Raghuraman Dr. Robert Ramirez Dr. Mandeep Randhawa Dr. Hana Rashid Dr. Rohini Rattu Dr. Leon Roda Dr. Lora Rode Dr. Donald Rollofson Dr. Justin Salisbury Dr. Matthew Sanders Dr. Annie Shih Dr. Dwight Simpson Dr. Christina Skelton Dr. Charles Smurthwaite Dr. Andrea Sosa Dr. David Steinberg Dr. Janice Work Dr. Peter Worth Dr. Jamson Wu Dr. Dexter Yee Dr. Yeng Yensen Dr. Duke Zander Dr. Siri Ziese
SFK Day - Sites
Ascot Family Dental Jackson Creek Dental Pediatric Dentistry of West Sacramento Roseville Dental Group Sheldon Grove Family Dental Smile Kingdom Surfside Kids Dental Truckee Dentistry Dr. Janice Work’s Office
SFK Day - RDAs Nikki Agrella Kymberly Allen Stacey Arnett Sara Astor Jennifer Axtell Starla Babasin
Amanda Bagan Tita Bailey Catherine Bayers Sandy Bell Gabbey Brown Morgan Brumet Dalena Burghardt Lorraine Burkhardt Emelia Burks Michelle Carrasco Lauren Church Jordan Clark Christine Comstock Lisa Cook Lisa Cornellius Stephanie Coustier Maria Davies Rim Elsinnary Trinidad Esparza Andrea Fink Kathy Freeman Isabel Garcia Maria Gonzalez Tiyanah Gordon Cara Green Julie Hamer Kaycee Harding Noor Hasan Malia Jackson Evelyn Jauregui Bolanos Sarah Johnson Maggie Katz Arin Kelley Morgan Kelley Ashley Kennard Nasrin Khalil Laurel Ladouceur Chelsea Landa Elizabeth Leary Chelcee Little Mimi Lopez Amparo Lopez Maryan Love Virginia Lua Bobbie Martinez Danielle Moore Tiffany Mumpower Cinthia Murguia Jackie Najarro Veronica Nieves Razan Nour Krystal Onsted Linda Osen Tonya Pao Ramon Perez Jessica Perez Sarah Pipkin Martha Pliego Jordan Pool Shawna Ramirez Karla Rivera Danielle Rodriguez Danny Sandoval Bobbie Santa Maria Julie Shank Emily Sierck Valerie Smith Jessica Snyder Ashley Sparks Jake Stewart
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Nicole Stout Monique Taylor Alina Taylor Diana Taylor Yvonne Tibbs Kylia Troxel Amber Truax Jahaira Vilchez Gabbey Vinalon-Brown Melissa Wasnon Tommy Xiong Bonnie Yarbrough
SFK Day - RDHs
Ashleigh Abucay Sam Armstrong Kalt Brown Jessica Caballero Megan Campouris Rachelle Collins Tanjia Collins Quinlyn Davis Zahra Forghany Taeler Gallego Sierra Gasaway Elizabeth Gonzalez Annette Haydn-Myer Jolma Jeffs Breanna Johnson Jennifer Johnson Kristen Kelly Rachel Maita Ellen Morimoto Cheryl Moudakis Heather Moustakas Katie Catherine Munoz Jessica Nicholson Keri Owyoung Johna Ramey Tina Rios Giampiero Sahragard Monfared Ashley Taylor Dena Trotter JoEllen Werner Vanessa Zavala
SFK Day - DAs Dhai Abdulgador Nicole Brill Susan Garcia Nasrin Khelil Dana Kuchik Tina Lamothe Bonnie Lara Lorraine Lopez Dalia Lopez Shelby McGee Maria Mendoza Fabiola Mendoza Jackie Najarro Rachel Padgett Shawna Ramirez Danny Sandoval Ahmed Wedat Alla Musaab Yaseen
SFK Day Office Staff
Cynthia Aguilar Samah Al Nassirg Valeria Almanza Kristen Alvis Diana Brozek Gabby Cabrera Hannah Cernik Abigail Daniluc Star Delap Jazmin Dillard Christina Dow Rim Elsinnary Nicole Fant Sage Freeman Sandy Garcia Daisy Garcia Cara Godbois Linda Goettsch Romeo Gonzalves Trish Grasse Sofia Gutierrez Adilene Guzman Ciara Hawkins Raquel Henry-Juarez Stacy Jacques Raquel Juarez Ava Kang Rameen Khalid Rebecca King Hayley Kreling Bobbi Kurtz Chelcee Little Kristine Luna Debbie Martin Theresa Martnez Kelli McDaniel Carolle McGrath Amanda McGuire Amelia McGuire Tina Menchaca Danielle Mendoza Carol Napolitano Veronica Nieves Gu Ohehr Beth Phillips Britney Poulson Stephanie Prince Angel Proctor Michael Ramirez Cheyenne Ramirez Christina Ramm Isabel Robelo Luis Romero Cuadillo Dana Ruelas Donna Ruff Karissa Sahragard Monfared Alyssa Sanchez Jennifer Sandoval Mary Sansoni Julie Shank Sharon Sharples Anna Shrode Ruth Stiltz Trina Stuebner Winter’Dior Thompson Tasha Turner Cathy Vanderford
Christina Vermillion Jahaira Vilchez Sydney Wagnon Kenneth Wharry Ashley Wiggins-Dahmen Kim Wihl John Williamson Nicki Winkler Yeng Yensen Rena Young
Adopt-a-Kid Endodontists
Dr. Kevin Keating Dr. Gregory Kolber Dr. Loc Tran Dr. Clifford Wong Dr. Mark Young Dr. Eric Young
General Dentists
Dr. Guy Acheson Dr. Kyle Adams Dr. Ashkan Alizadeh Dr. Kreston Anderson Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Ron Ask Dr. Jerhet Ask Dr. Michael Boyce Dr. Damon Boyd Dr. Lenna Bright Dr. Colleen Buehler Dr. Andrea Cervantes Dr. Kirsten Chang Dr. Richard Chang Dr. Jude Crutchfield Dr. Scott Dexter Dr. Kasi Franck Dr. Dan Gustavson Dr. Adam Haney Dr. Victor Hawkins Dr. Elizabeth Huynh Dr. Jose Juarez Dr. Richard Kennedy Dr. Craig Kinzer Dr. Richard Knight Dr. Emerson Lake Dr. Angelina Lam Dr. Hung Le Dr. Tyson Lechner Dr. Diane Liberty Dr. Evan Lomen Dr. Doug Lott Dr. Denisse Montalvo Dr. Purvak Parikh Dr. Jean Rabadam Dr. Mai-Ly Ramirez Dr. Mandeep Randhawa Dr. Leon Roda Dr. Christy Rollofson Porrino Dr. Nick Rotas Dr. Jennifer Ryan Dr. Ahmed Salem Dr. Dwight Simpson Dr. Charles Smurthwaite Dr. David Steinberg
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Dr. John Stevens Dr. Allison Trout Dr. Kim Wallace Dr. Kristy Whiteman Dr. Gregory Whiteman Dr. Gregory Wilcox Dr. Janice Work Dr. Eric Young
Oral Surgeons
Dr. Craig Alpha Dr. Margaret Delmore Dr. Reza Fouladi Dr. Jagdev Heir Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Richard Jackson Dr. Sarah Kuo Dr. Donald Liberty Dr. Gregory Olsen
Dr. Esther Rhee Dr. Nicholas Rotas Dr. Brian Royce Dr. Jason Straw Dr. Kingsley Wang Dr. Kenneth Wong
Orthodontists
Dr. Greg Adams Dr. Robert Alexander Dr. Crystal Anderson Dr. Steven Anderson Dr. Thais Booms Dr. Paul Cater Dr. Brian Crawford Dr. Kent Daft Dr. Vincent D’Ascoli Dr. David Datwyler Dr. Jason Dorminey
Dr. Jennifer Drew Dr. Greg Evrigenis Dr. Scott Favero Dr. Stacie Fenderson Dr. Patricia Fong Dr. Reginald Fulford Dr. Donna Galante Dr. Kelly Giannetti Dr. Michael Guess Dr. Dan Haberman Dr. Nimrat Heir Dr. Mark Holt Dr. Christian Hoybjerg Dr. Yan Kalika Dr. Robert Kelleher Dr. Jeffrey Kwong Dr. Brandon Martin Dr. George Mayweather Dr. Dwight Miller
Dr. Matthew Molitor Dr. Robert Nisson Dr. Gloria Nollie Dr. John Oshetski Dr. Michael Payne Dr. Paolo Poidmore Dr. Richard Portalupi Dr. Daryl Proctor Dr. Donald Rollofson Dr. Benton Runquist Dr. Matthew Sanders Dr. Matt Sandretti Dr. Bryan Scott Dr. Steven Scott Dr. Charles Stamos Dr. Sam Stassi Dr. Richard Talbot Dr. Alan Tan Dr. Garri Tsibel
Dr. Paul Johnson Dr. Garrett Lee Dr. Jennifer McCarthy Dr. Sydney Moore Dr. Dmitriy Pivnik Dr. Lora Foster-Rode Dr. Joelle Speed Dr. Dina Wasileski Dr. Cynthia Weideman Dr. Janice Work
Dr. Melvin Walters Dr. Jerad West Dr. Peter Worth Dr. Jamson Wu Dr. Timothy York
GPs (Ortho)
Dr. Ron Ask Dr. Marsha Henry Dr. Craig Kinzer Dr. Leon Roda Dr. Allen Sanders Dr. Dwight Simpson
Pediatric Dentists Dr. Jessica Alt Dr. Jude Crutchfield Dr. Jared Danielson Dr. Scott Dexter
Smiles for Big Kids 2018-19 Participating Dentists
Dr. Guy Acheson Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Dale Alto Dr. Jenny Apekian Dr. Paul Binon Dr. Kevin Chang Dr. Richard Chang Dr. Scott Churchill
Dr. Jefferson Clark Dr. David Datwyler Dr. Pamela DiTomasso Dr. Lisa Dobak Dr. John Fat Dr. Adam Haney Dr. Phillip Hankins Dr. Lauren Hanschu Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Brock Hinton
Dr. Dick Huang Dr. Bryan Judd Dr. Kevin Keating Dr. Karen Kucharski Dr. Mark Kujiraoka Dr. Angeline Lam Dr. Grace Lee Dr. Steven Lee Dr. Jeff Little Dr. Marleen Masuoka
Dr. Thomas Nguyen Dr. Siamak Okhovat Dr. Gregory Pluckhan Dr. Moji Radi Dr. Mark Redford Dr. Don Rollofson Dr. Stephanie Shore Dr. Charles Smurthwaite Dr. Patrick Tsai Dr. Glen Tueller
Dr. Chirag Vaid Dr. Dina Wasileski Dr. Kenneth Wong Dr. Clifford Wong Dr. Peter Worth
Participating Labs
Brabant Dental Lab Dental Creations Dental Laboratory Kustom Dental Prosthetics Mike’s Dental Laboratory Mouer Dental Design Oral Arts Dental Lab
Ace Dental Lab Artisan Dental Works Bella Denti Laboratory
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Foundation of the Sacramento
A charitable 501-C3 organization
District Dental Society
Major Donations
Definitely From the Heart SDDS, is for the members, the dentists… The Foundation is for the community… SDDS Foundation is the heart of the Sacramento District Dental Society. Along with the more than $1 million dollars in grants received for our Foundation programs since 2003, Smiles for Kids and Smiles for Big Kids, it can’t go unmentioned that the SDDS Foundation has received three other MAJOR donations… definitely “from the heart.” Just saying thank you cannot begin to show the appreciation and gratitude that we have for these three major donations – but our membership (and the readers of this edition of the Nugget) hopefully will make note and say a special thank you and prayer for these generous gifts from the heart. $217,000 (2013) Robert & Lolita Oates Charitable Trust Given to the Foundation by the parents of Past President Dr. James Oates and his brother, Edward Oates; given to the Perpetual Fund and the largest gift the Foundation has ever received. This donation will continue helping to provide opportunities for our Foundation’s goals and purposes now and in the future.
practice and wanted to give back to that cause so that other dentists will benefit from wonderfully trained staff. Geared specifically toward the dental assistants and also the EF curriculum, the SDDS Foundation is in partnership with FADE (the Foundation for Allied Dental Education) to help defray costs for those applicants who qualify. Applications will be available in June 2019. $39,000 (2014) The Yee Family Dental Student Scholarship This dental scholarship began in 2014 to assist our new dental students matriculating from CSUS. The Yee Family has a heart for higher education, and recognize the costs of dental school for future dentists. In honor of the partnership SDDS has with the CSUS Pre Dental Club, the Yee Family Scholarship wants to pay it forward, since more than 15 members of the Yee Family are dentists!
$75,000 (2018) The Dr. Beverly Kodama/Delta Dental Foundation Scholarship for Allied Education Dr. Kodama (who served on the Delta Board of Directors) partnered with Delta Dental Foundation to establish a scholarship to help defray the educational costs for dental assistants and other allied team members. Dr. Kodama always felt that allied team members were the heart of a dentist’s
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Thank you!
to our Smiles For Kids and Smiles for Big Kids Grantors and Sponsors!
Thank you to the following for their gracious donations: Blue Northern Builders CSUS Pre-Dental Club — Project Backpack Nancy Solomon, Henry Schein Dental Patterson Dental Supply Procter & Gamble Burkhart Dental ISmile Dental Supplies
Smiles for BIGKids
GRANTS AWARDED THROUGH THE YEARS–SINCE 2003 Year Received
Program
Amount Awarded
ADA Foundation 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 ADA Foundation - Harris Grant 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . 1T1B. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 California Endowment 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 California Wellness Foundation 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . $150,000 CDA Foundation 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Henry Schein Supplies Grant/CDA Foundation 2014. . . . . . . . . . SFK/SFBK. . . . . . . . . $50,000 2013. . . . . . . . . . SFK/SFBK. . . . . . . . . $50,000 2012. . . . . . . . . . SFK/SFBK. . . . . . . . . $50,000 2010. . . . . . . . . . SFK/SFBK. . . . . . . . . $50,000 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 CHW / Dignity Community Grants 2012. . . . . . . . . . . SFK/BK. . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 CPS Community Action Network 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Del Webb Foundation 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Delta Dental 2018. . . . . . . . . . Scholarship . . . . . . . . $75,000 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 First 5 Children’s Coalition/ Cover the Kids 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $22,500
Year Received
Program
Amount Awarded
Kaiser Community Benefit 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Oral Health Fndn of the Pierre Fauchard Academy 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Patterson Foundation 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $13,400 Ronald McDonald House Charities 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,667 Rotary Club of Sacramento/ Bids for Kids (BFK) 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $65,725 Rumsey Community Fund 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Sacramento Region Community Foundation/ Give Something Back Fund 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,054 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,216 Sacramento Region Community Foundation/ Knapp Fund 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Sacramento Region Community Foundation/ Luchetti Fund 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,333
DENTAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
Year Received
Program
Amount Awarded
Sierra Health Foundation 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $32,863 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . $122,000 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Sutter Health Sac Sierra Region (sponsorship, not grant) 2018. . . . . . . SFK/Puppet Show. . . . . . . $2,500 2017. . . . . . . SFK/Puppet Show. . . . . . . $2,500 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2015. . . . . . . . . . . SFK/1T1B. . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gala. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2012. . . . . . . . . . . SFK/1T1B. . . . . . . . . $40,000 Teichert Foundation 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . SFBK. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 United Concordia 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . SFK. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Wells Fargo 2013. . . . . . . . . . . SFK/BK. . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Yee Family Fund 2014-2017. . . . . Scholarship . . . . . . . . $39,000
TOTAL GRANTS RECEIVED $1,250,000
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A charitable 501-C3 organization
District Dental Society SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2018 Kevin O’Brien University of the Pacific 2018 Anthony Luong Western University Health Sciences 2018 Andy Dinh UCLA 2017 Allicia Lucich University of Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine 2016 Paul Dubinetsky Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine 2015 Soniya Patidar Western University Dental School 2015 Yana Shcherbanyuk Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) 2014 Svetlana Guevara-Lara UCSF Dental School Currently practicing in Sac.
Where are they now? Past Recipients of the Yee Family Scholarship Allicia Lucich University of Nevada, Las Vegas Class of 2021 I have been busy at UNLV. I am currently second semester of my DS2 year and preparing for boards. We have our white coats and started seeing patients a few semesters ago. I received the four year Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. I am always involved, so I am the VP of the Hispanic Student Dental Association, Legislative Liaison of ASDA, Secretary of the Business Club, Public Relations Officer of the Sgt Ferrin Veterans Clinic and I am currently running for President of the Executive Council at UNLV. My kids are getting big and we are traveling a lot for pleasure (South Africa on safari) and business (I have gone to Arizona, Oregon, Chicago and Pittsburgh for ASDA conferences).
Kevin O’Brien University of the Pacific Class of 2022 Just finished our 3rd quarter at UOP! The culture here is so positive and collaborative. I have learned so much in only nine months and I can only imagine how much I will learn in the next 27. It has been fun sharing everything with my dad and comparing it to his practice. We are wrapping our pre-clinical coursework and seeing our first patient (my mom) for an initial exam next quarter! Another big update, is that Jess and I had a baby boy (Kai) in March. We are so excited to be parents!
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Andy Dinh University of California, Los Angeles Class of 2022 Thus far, dental school has been quite the transition - both in terms of workload and lifestyle. Being surrounded by so many outstanding students has really propelled me to further evolve as both a student, and as a person. I’ve been blessed have been elected as the UCLA class of 2022’s Vice President where my primary mission is to promote unity, inclusivity, and a culture of service & giving back. Although daily life as a dental student is rigorous and challenging, being able to zoom out and focus on the big picture allows me to refocus my motivations and push myself. I’m very thankful for both familial and community support, especially from the SDDS, and it constantly reminds me who and what I’m doing this for.
MATTHEW SANDERS, DDS At Sunrise Orthodontics it’s so important to us that part of living a happy and fulfilling life includes being part of a community where we can give back to those in need. Dr. Matthew Sanders has been a part of the Smiles for Kids program since 2010 and has enjoyed getting to help each family we have been able to sponsor give their kids the smiles they deserve. This year, we got to help out at Smile Kingdom Dental and it was a huge turnout. We really enjoyed meeting so many new faces!
DENTAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
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Foundation of the Sacramento
A charitable 501-C3 organization
District Dental Society
Celebration of Foundation Donors January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Grants Smiles for Kids Grants $7,500
Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region
Other Grants $75,000
Delta Dental Foundation In honor of Dr. Beverly Kodama for allied staff education grants
Program Contributions Smiles for Kids $38,500
Blue Northern Builders Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Mary Ann & Dr. Gordon Harris Trust Dr. & Mrs. Skip Lawrence Sacramento Region Community Fund (Knapp Family Fund) United Concordia
Crowns for Kids (for Smiles for Kids) $19,365
Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Dean Ahmad American River Dental Dr. Darryl Azouz Beautiful Smiles Dentistry Dr. Carlos Bonillas Dr. Damon Boyd Brookside Oral
Camden Dental Care Cap Perio Group Dr. Vincenzo Castaldo Dr. J. Castro Chapa de Indian Dr. James Childress Dr. Garth Collins Cozy Dental Dr. Anthony Digiorno Dr. Julianne Digiorno Dr. Shaina DiMariano Dr. Pamela DiTomasso Dr. Lisa Dobak Elk Grove Endodontics Dr. Debra Finney Foothills Dentistry Fountains Dental Franck Family Dental Dr. Ed Guidi Dr. Laurie Hanschu Harbor Dental Group Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Ryan Higgins Dr. Dick Huang Dr. Matthew Korn Dr. Merlin Lai Dr. Steve Longoria Dr. Luis Mendez Dr. Edward Montalbo Dr. Kenneth Moore Dr. Charles Newens Dr. Michael O’Brien Dr. Viren Patel Pearl Family Dental Dr. Stacey Peters-Nelson Dr. Robert Phillips Dr. Mark Phipps Dr. Moji Radi Dr. Christy Rollofson Sacramento Oral Surgery Serenity Dental Dr. Purvi Shah Dr. Howard Shempp
Dr. Richard Shipp Dr. Hamid Shirazi Dr. Stefanie Shore Sun Oaks Dental Dr. Jonathan Szymanowski Dr. J. Alex Tomaich Dr. Amy Tran Dr. Carl Trubschenck Dr. Hoang Truong Dr. Glen Tueller Valley Oral Dr. Ash Vasanthan Dr. Kim Wallace Dr. Kingsley Wang Dr. Ian Wong Dr. Siri Zeise
Contributions and Pledges $28,900 Perpetual Fund Endowment, Annual Pledge Fund Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Wallace Bellamy Dr. Adrian Carrington Dr. Steve Cavagnolo Dr. & Mrs. Wai Chan Dr. Robert Daby Dr. Kent Daft Dr. Margaret Delmore Dr. Volkmar Felahy Dr. Debra Finney Dr. Kelly Giannetti Dr. Jagdev Heir Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Carl Hillendahl Dr. Terrence Jones Dr. Bryan Judd Dr. Keving Keating Dr. Beverly Kodama Dr. Matthew Korn Dr. Lisa Laptalo Cathy & Bruce Levering Dr. Viren Patel Dr. Dennis Peterson Dr. Hana Rashid Dr. Peter Worth
General Fund
Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Paul Denzler Dr. Matthew Campbell Dr. Ron Clark Dr. James Cope Dr. Lisa Dobak Dr. Dan Harlan Dr. Mahin Harris In honor of... Dr. David Keating Dr. Ashley Joves Dr. Beverly Kodama In honor of... Dr. Herb Hooper
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Dr. Skip Lawrence Dr. Mark Maher Dr. Karthik Raghuraman Dr. Ester Rhee Dr. Gurkamal Shandu Dr. Norman Spalding Dr. Terri Speed Dr. Alan Tanner Dr. Kevin Tanner Dr. Ryan Wilgus Dr. Peter Worth Dr. Wes Yee In honor of Dr. Bev Kodama at the CDA HOD… Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Matt Campbell Dr. Wai Chan Dr. Margaret Delmore Dr. Lisa Dobak Dr. Volki Felahy Dr. Kelly Giannetti Dr. Carl Hillendahl Dr. Bryan Judd Dr. Kevin Keating Dr. Viren Patel Dr. Karthic Raghuraman Dr. Hana Rashid
Other Contributions Steven Crabtree Donna Drury-Klein Derrick Luksch Jessica Luther Dr. Michael Petrucci Henna Sandu James Tonkin Irene Davis In honor of... Dr. Viren Patel
Shred Day
Dr. Thomas Arostegui Dr. Garry Barone Dr. Rodney Bughao Dr. Edi Guidi Dr. Stephen Haun Dr. George Kingsley Dr. Jerome Pielago Roseville Dental Group Dr. James Zimmerman University Audiologic Inc
Memorials $2,600
Dr. Beverly Kodama In memory of... the mother of Penny Manson Joseph Grim Valerie Penrod Dr. Wai Chan In memory of... Evelyn Harlan
Dudettes Dental Group In memory of... Valerie Penrod In memory of... Dr. Hing Owyang R.D. Dodrill Tracy Kuntz SFK In memory of... Mary Ann Harris Dr. Paul Barkin Ronald Becker Jeanne Braafladt C. L. Brian Dr. & Mrs. Wai Chan Betty Dobak Robert Fox Corita Gravitt Craig Harris Karen Harris The Hauge Family Ronald Jones Dr. Beverly Kodama Lila Larson The Lesher Family Sarah Lunetta Anita Moore Sacramento District Dental Society Sacramento District Dental Society In memory of... Dr. Bob Burkhard Dr. Philip Cummings Dr. Alan McDowell Dr. Andre Monier Dr. Hing Owyang Dr. Joel Pedersen Dr. Richard Quessenberry Dr. Dale Redig
Fundraisers Spirit of Giving/Big Day of Giving/Giving Tuesday Campaigns $3,300 Dennis & Jenny Barnes Dr. Richard Kennedy Dr. & Mrs. Donald Rollofson Sacramento Region Community Foundation Dr. Tom Wagner Dr. Dennis Wong Della Yee
Holiday Party Silent Auction $18,900 Buyers
Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Wallace Bellamy Dr. Michelle Borg Dr. Matt & Irene Campbell
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Jill Campos Dr. Chuen Chie Chiang Dr. Gordon Douglass Dr. Diana Fat Dr. Volkmar Felahy Mary Lou Gillis Dr. Jagdev Heir Dr. Gregory Heise Dr. Carl & Debra Hillendahl Dr. Herbert Hooper Dr. Richard & Margaret Jackson Dr. Bryan & Barbara Judd Dr. Kevin & Sue Keating Bruce & Cathy Levering Dr. Aneel Nath Dr. Viren & Sonja Patel Dr. Hana Rashid Dr. Gabrielle Rasi Karen Seary Dr. Ed & Heidi Sims Dr. Glen & Mercedes Tueller Dr. Asvin Vasanthan Dr. Wesley Yee
Gift Donors
Dr. Nancy Archibald Dr. Wesley Yee Hilton Sacramento - Arden West Giannetti & Booms Orthodontics Mary Lou Gillis Sacramento Kings Fechter & Company Sacramento SPCA Sacramento RiverCats California Employers Association Dr. Richard & Margaret Jackson Dr. Jim Everhart Dr. Margaret Delmore Judy Yee Dr. Matt & Irene Campbell Dr. Ed & Heidi Sims Comcast Business Dr. Carl Hillendahl Dr. Volki Felahy Bruce & Cathy Levering
Broadway Series Supporters $10,000 (net)
Alison Buhler Dr. Jayson Chalmers Dr. Sonney Chong Dr. Elisabeth DeGaust Dr. Lora Foster-Rode Dr. Frank Gontarski Dr. Philip Hankins Beth Heneger Dr. Kendall Homer Dr. Herbert Hooper Dr. Dick Huang Dr. Paul A Johnson Dr. Paul E Johnson Dr. Beverly Kodama Dr. Matthew Korn Dr. Diane Liberty Jenifer McDonald Dr. William Melarkey Dr. Patrick Penney Melodi Randolph Dr. Mark Redford Dr. Gerald Roberts Anne Rogerson Dr. Morton Rosenberg Lisa Serra Rachel Sheets Dr. Alex Tomaich Jim Tonkin Dr. Gabriella Vance Dr. Kim Wallace Dr. Cindy Weideman Dr. Mark Weiner Dr. Bradley Yee Dr. Agnes Yumiaco
Golf Tournament $25,000 (net) Sponsors
Access Dental Merrill Lynch Bender Insurance Solutions Blue Northern Builders Burkhart Dental Supply Capitol Periodontal Group Costa Aesthetics Laboratory
Daft & Stamos Orthodontics Dentsply Sirona Desco Endodontic Associaties First Citizens Bank - Folsom The Foundation for Allied Dental Education (FADE) Golden Foothills Oral & Facial Surgery Center Heise & Alpha OMS Henry Schein Dental Holt Orthondontics IBS Implant America Integrated Accounting Solutions Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics Liberty Dental Plan Mass Mutual Northern California Morgan Stanley The Merchants National Bank of Sacramento Neo Dental Laboratory Olson Construction Pacific Neon Parc Studio Patterson Dental Supply The Payment Exchange Preservation Prosthodontic Dental Group Resource Staffing Group Sierra Foothills Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Sierra Printing Sprig Oral Health Technologies Tri Counties Bank U.S. Army Michael Welch - State Farm Ryan Wilgus, DDS The Yee Family WF Gormley & Son
Golfers
Dr. Toni Accettura Dr. Craig Alpha Ron Andres Dr. Todd Andrews Dr. Daisuke Bannai Neil Beeman
Tony Bell Dr. Wallace Bellamy Dr. Paul Bianchi Anne Bianchi Dr. Gary Borge Brian Broderick Dr. George Brownridge GW Brownridge Scott Caddow Dr. Chris Cantrell Dr. Larry Cao Tim Ching Todd Cleek Cirdon Cole Ed Collins Mark Covey Dr. Brian Crawford Dr. Paul Cripe Dr. Kent Daft Morgan Davis Dr. Justin Diederichs John Drury Eric Fehr Johnny Feslyn Jim Fisher Jimmy Fisher David Forrest Dan Fowler Dr. Dean Funada Ramon Garlejo Dr. Doug Gedestad Dr. Dave George Rob Gutowsky Jeff Hardin Chris Harreld Cory Harris Randy Hendershot Daniel Henning Dr. Ryan Higgins Teddy Hilmer Dr. Brock Hinton Michael Hodgdon Dave Hood Jerry Huynh Dr. Chad Jensen Dr. Lynn Judd Phil Kong Dr. Jeff Kwong Chris Lambert Steve Lawver
Bruce Levering Dr. Donald Liberty Dr. Pieter Linssen David Litchman Dr. Steve Longoria Jeremy Lorenzo Dr. Rick Mathews Dr. George Mayweather Bob Miller Dr. David Miller Dr. Greg Nahorney Dr. Aneel Nath Garrett Neckels Mike Pereira Bob Perry Andrew Phung Dr. Paolo Poidmore Dr. Khalid Rasheed Dr. Don Rollofson Keith Rood Brandon Rood Dr. Jeff Rosa Kek Roys Jim Ryan Mike Ryan Nicole Sayers Dr. Charles Stamos Steve Stoll Hany Sukkary Niki Sukkary Dr. Damon Szymonawski Mike Tate Dr. Gaetan Tchamba David Thompson Jake Van Slooter Robert Wainana Chad Watts Chuck Wirth Brian Wolosek Dr. Cliff Wong Stuart Wright Eric Yager Dr. Wesley Yee Dr. Kevin Yee Dr. Dan Zendner
There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. With it beats the spirit of service, generosity and compassion... and the health and well-being of our community, our country and our world. - Kobi Yamada
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One Nurse’s Journey
with the Smiles for Kids Program A Letter Written to SDDS Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sing the praises of the Sacramento District Dental Foundation, its members, and programs. What began for me in 2002 as a tentative, hopeful, partnership, has blossomed over time into a relationship grounded in deep affection and respect for an organization that does incredible work to meet the needs of the underserved in our community.
Over time, we have documented a five percent reduction in the number of students in need of urgent care… When this story began 17 years ago, I was tasked with hosting a dental screening at the two schools I served, schools that were home to many students who didn’t have routine dental exams, whose families often had no knowledge of how to access dental resources they were eligible for, or who were reluctant to due to their experience with dental services in their countries of origin. In short, there were a lot of kids with some serious dental
By Julie Kauffman, MSW
Student Support Center Coordinator
issues! After trying unsuccessfully to secure a dentist to conduct a screening, I reached out to SDDS, and you connected me to a wonderful man, the late Dr. Gordon Harris. Going forward until his death, Gordon faithfully served my community, screening literally thousands of children. As important as those screenings were to identify immediate dental needs to be taken care of, the longer term gain of the relationship that his gentle, friendly manner made upon my students was perhaps even more important. His annual presence, coupled with his friendly disposition, eased the fears of many, many children about visiting the dentist. He took great delight, and my students did as well, in remembering each other from year to year. It was especially fun to hear sixth grade students boast to their classmates that Dr. Harris had “been their dentist” since kindergarten! With Gordon’s passing, I thought I had reached the end of an era of such dedicated service and generosity of spirit, but I was wrong. Cathy, you reached out to me and let me know that other Foundation members wanted to fill those very big shoes, and connected me to Drs. Dennis Peterson and Dan Harlan. Both Drs. Peterson and Harlan
Responses from Julie’s Letter... WAI CHAN, DDS Happy to see that we are making a difference. I am glad Julie Kaufman has seen the change in the students’ attitudes and has documented a reduction in urgent care. Proud of our silent heroes!
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have shown that same kind of compassion and dedication to addressing the needs of Sacramento’s children. Their work, like Dr. Harris’, has made a lasting change in the dental health of the community I serve. Over time, we have documented a five percent reduction in the number of students in need of urgent care, which I believe is due, in large part, to the services provided as a result of the annual screenings. Not only are students being screened, but their families are being aided in getting their kids into the dentist for further treatment when needed as well, often times with a helping hand from SDDS staff. The annual gift of a new toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss is significant, too, as many children report that is the only new toothbrush they receive each year. Cathy, I am indebted to you and your organization for continuing to support me and my community, through screenings, supplies, puppet shows that provide oral health education in a fun, entertaining manner, advocacy, and advice. For 17 years, you and your team have made it easy for me to address the dental health needs of my community. I am truly thankful for the gift that is the Sacramento District Dental Foundation.
VIREN PATEL, DDS That letter says it all. We are so privileged to have the support of so many wonderful members. I think that letter would do well to describe the findings effect on our community in or annual report.
FOUNDATION
MARGARET DELMORE, MD, DDS Awesome! God bless Drs. Peterson and Harlan for carrying-on such a wonderful program started by Dr. Harris! They are amazing dentists. What a difference they are making in those children’s lives.
KEVIN KEATING, DDS, MS “Wow” says it all!! Not surprising to me, but it is clear why the program was so successful, look at the individuals who were involved.
MATTHEW KORN, DDS Changing lives… So much more powerful than changing teeth! Proud to be a member of SDDS and SDDF!
Improving Nutritional Intake My wife was familiar with a parent of one of her students that had bilateral missing posterior teeth in both arches. The family has several children and they have limited resources. The parents always put themselves at the rear of the list when it comes to needs, hence replacement teeth was not something that could be afforded. Unfortunately the family has had multiple
setbacks, most recent of which was that the dad was diagnosed with recurrent cancer. He now has stage 4 Lymphoma. As a result of his treatments he has not been able to be employed for some time which compounds the problem further. I did a complementary exam. He had some periodontal issues on the molar teeth and because of the chemotherapy; they deteriorated
By Paul P. Binon, DDS, MSD, FAO
SDDS Member
further and were removed. He also has some sensitivity to metals so Ultaire high strength polymer partials were treatment planned. One of his abutment teeth had extensive caries so the tooth was crowned with a ceramic restoration. End result was that one crown and two Ultaire polymer partials were provided without cost to the patient. The SDDS Foundation supported the patient by covering the cost of the laboratory services. The patient is holding his own now that his nutrition has improved. All around it was satisfying to help a person in need. I trust that each of you can find that certain person out there that need a helping hand during a difficult time in their life. Thank you SDDS and SFBK for providing these support services. www.sdds.org • May 2019
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Unraveling the Smile Within By Donald Rollofson, DMD SDDS Member
We first met Yee Her at the 2014 Smiles for Kids ortho screening clinic assisted by Dr. Jennifer Drew. She had been referred to our office for the screening by a school nurse that over the years had asked us to help several special patients. Yee was 17 years old and a senior in High School. She was rather quiet and had a self-conscious half smile… with extremely crooked teeth. We just knew there was a great smile hiding inside and we chose her as one of our SFK patients. With the help of our friends at Capital Oral Surgery, she had four bicuspids removed and her upper braces placed in June 2014.
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As her upper teeth unraveled, we took numerous progress photos (see pics) and her debonding reveal was in April 2017. After nearly 3 years she was so happy… but we were blessed to have had the chance to find that smile that was hiding behind her crooked teeth.
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Big Smiles
Were Plentiful The 2019 Smiles for Kids day was all about helping children in our local area who do not yet have dental insurance and qualified for the program. These kids were able to receive dental exams, x-rays, teeth cleaning, sealants, f luoride treatments, and emergency dental work at no charge. The dentists at Jackson Creek Dental Group, their staff and people from the community volunteered our time to treat 42 local Amador County children. Pro bono services were provided totaling over $15,000.
By Jerhet Ask, DDS
Jackson Creek Dental; SDDS Member
Eleven of these children will be seen at Jackson Creek Dental Group for follow-up treatment as part of the Smiles for Kids program. Six will be seen by specialists in Sacramento as part of the SFK Adopt-a-Kid Orthodontic and Specialty Referral Care programs.
of dental disease. We know that dental disease can affect the entire body as well as have an impact on how the child performs at school, so early prevention and education is key to having a healthy smile and body,” stated Craig Kinzer, DDS at Jackson Creek Dental Group. A lot of the children seen this year did not need follow up treatment and were in good dental health, which is always the goal.
“We were happy to see so many parents bringing their children in to be seen during Smile for Kids. As part of these visits we like to educate the families about good oral hygiene and the prevention
& Stronger Together At Midtown Dental, giving back to our community is an important part of our team culture. Our staff collectively came up with the idea of partnering with WEAVE in Sacramento to help victims of domestic violence. We worked with WEAVE to organize a screening at the safe house prior to the event to identify the specific needs and to be better prepared to offer services on the day of outreach. Three dentists, three hygienists, and five other Midtown Dental team members provided services on August 22, 2018, while representatives from Covered California helped survivors connect them with their ongoing dental benefits. An important part of our effort was to emphasize ongoing maintenance and care for long-term oral health.
By Jenny Apekian, DDS SDDS Member
The stories of how these individuals arrived at the desperate need for dental treatment ranged, but all were equally heart wrenching. One lady retold of how her abuser prevented her from home care as a
ended, she was unable to find work as a result of her appearance. Many recounted that when they finally would see dental providers, they were ashamed of their teeth. It was a good reminder that everyone has a story and that it is our duty to serve and understand the events that led to their current situation.
An important part of our effort was to emphasize ongoing maintenance and care for long-term oral health.
We were truly blessed to be able to help those in need. Midtown Dental was proud to donate about $18,000 worth of dental services to 15 victims of domestic violence.
form of manipulation and control. Another fractured front teeth while she was abused by her spouse and though the relationship
Our team amazes me on a daily basis, but especially on that day. It was a long and emotional day of outreach. We thank WEAVE, Inc. for helping us put the event together and connecting us to these deserving ladies. www.sdds.org • May 2019
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What is the Bump Dinner? Several years ago, while relaxing and having a massage – trying to clear my head! – my mind wandered about how we can raise funds for the Foundation. What auction item could include the things I love? (Cooking, people, our team!). This is where the Bump Dinner was born. Fifteen years ago. The concept was to offer dinner for 12 on a sign up basis at the Holiday Party Silent Auction. Then people could “bump” people to the next monetary level. What started out at about $350 per person has now turned in to $1000 and above per person – so obviously, the number of courses has increased, as well as the wine selection. (Thank goodness UBER and LYFT have come into play as well.) The Bump Dinner is the most highly sought after offering at our Holiday Party’s Silent Auction. You will frequently see people hovering near the signup sheet to make sure they aren’t bumped off, or in hopes to sneakily bump off others. Once the guest list has been finalized and the
winners of the Silent Auction are revealed and notified, I get to work at setting up the menu for the night. Each year the menu has a theme that the courses revolve around, whether that be French, Chinese, or even something fun like Valentine’s Day! The Bump Dinner takes place at my house each year and is something I work hard to prep for the whole week leading up to it and enjoy tremendously. The table is set in a fine dining manner, with all the forks and glasses you could need. The SDDS Staff arrives early to help prep the food and prepare for the night. Dinner guests start to arrive around 6pm when cocktail hour begins. The SDDS Staff goes around with passed appetizers while the guests enjoy some drinks and socializing. At 7pm, the guests sit down and the multicourse dinner experience begins. Anywhere from 7-9 different courses are served throughout the night, and no one leaves hungry. It is truly a wonderful dining experience for all involved.
By Cathy Levering
SDDS Executive Director
Today The Bump Dinner has raised nearly $100,000 for the Foundation and, for those who have attended and continue to attend; our member dentists and their guests have enjoyed a lively and tasty evening of friends
The Bump Dinner is the most highly sought after offering at our Holiday Party’s Silent Auction.
and charity. Please see the list of attendees and contributors on this page… thank you. Thank you to our SDDS TEAM (past and present), Bruce Levering for donating great wines and “our” collection of dishware for the multi, multi course dinners, and most importantly, to all our wonderful Bumpers!
A Special Thank You to Our Past Bump Dinner Attendees Dr. Gary Ackerman Dr. Greg & Eva Adams Dr. Nancy Archibald & Steve Irwin Dr. Wallace Bellamy & Elaine Ferreri Dr. Paul & Susan Binon Dr. Matt & Irene Campbell Drs. Adrian Carrington & Marsha Henry Dr. Rick & Patrice Chang Dr. Bob & Lori Daby Dr. Kent & Peggy Daft
Mark Drobny Dr. Kelly Giannetti & Stephen Giannetti Dr. Bob & Mary Lou Gillis Debra Griffin Dr. Gordon & Maryann Harris Dr. Jagdev Heir Dr. Carl & Debra Hillendahl Dr. Brock & Nancy Hinton Dr. Herbert Hooper Dr. Rich & Margaret Jackson
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Dr. Craig Johnson Dr. Lynn Judd Dr. Kevin & Sue Keating Dr. Beverly Kodama & Will Galloway Dr. Kevin & Cheri McCurry Dr. James Musser Dr. Aneel Nath Dr. Jim & Joyce Oates Dr. Viren & Sonja Patel Dr. Michael Payne
Dr. Hana Rashid & Joe Torrey Dr. Gabrielle Rasi Dr. Don Rollofson Dr. Glen & Kim Warganich-Stiles John & Tami Urrutia Krista Vernon Dr. Russ & Kathi Webb Drs. Cindy Weideman & Calvin Tse
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Helping Our Veterans
Just Another Way to Make a Difference As your 2019 President, I have the opportunity every single day to observe the many facets of our Dental Society. Whether I am tasked to write a quick article, to make a phone call on a member’s behalf, to help recruit someone to a leadership position, or to just “show up somewhere,”
partnership for good. As we look back over the previous months at the cases we have done, we have had successes and we have had challenges. But the cases we remember the most are those that truly improved people’s lives because we improved their smiles. Please read the stories in this issue of the Nugget; it makes me so very proud to be a part of this work that we do.
...the mission of the Foundation is to promote the oral and general health of the public by serving as the charitable arm of the SDDS and the dental community.
Let me tell you about my friend Tom, and how our office got to know him. Tom was referred to us in 2016 with the Smiles for Big Kids program through the Dental Society. His cheery disposition and grateful attitude immediately bonded him with us, and thus began a wonderful relationship.
I see how much our members do and how they make an impact on our community and the people in it. While the purpose and mission of the Dental Society is to “be the recognized source for serving its members and for enhancing the oral health of the community,” the mission of the Foundation is “to promote the oral and general health of the public by serving as the charitable arm of the SDDS and the dental community.” The two missions work together, and, in the end, the Foundation is the heart of the Dental Society, and the dentists who volunteer their time and talent indeed are the heart of our two organizations.
Tom had partial dentures from the time he was a freshman in college—over 50 years ago. With the loss of supporting teeth, over time his dental health had deteriorated. In 2016 we extracted all the remaining upper
By Bryan Judd, DDS 2019 SDDS President
teeth and diseased lower teeth and made him an upper denture and lower partial. He was so thankful; and as he smiled, he radiated joy from the depths of his soul. We lost touch with our friend when he went through a stroke, hospitalization and a long rehabilitation. In 2018 Tom came to see us again. He still had a larger-than-life smile, but he was hurting. Oral Surgeon Dr. Don Kim donated his time and expertise; and we were able to do a full lower denture for Tom. He again smiles with confidence and joy. You can make a difference. I invite you to donate a case a month; it will do so much for others—and for you and your whole team as well.
At our office, we give back by taking on a donated case per month, and Smiles for Big Kids is our source of choice. The Foundation, through grants and donations received, reimburses the laboratory costs (for dentures mostly), and we donate the work. It is a great
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Introducing
A Puppet Show for the Younger Crowd By Art Grueneberger Puppet Art Theater Co.
Art Grueneberger began his puppet career working under Master Puppeteer Richard Bay. His puppet performance premiere was as lead puppeteer in “A Thousand Cranes,” a UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence winner. Grueneberger formed Puppet Art Theater Co. in 1994 and began producing outstanding children’s productions that have been seen by thousands of audiences across the United States. In 2010 Puppet Art Theater Co. completed over 600 live performances across the State.
The Tooth Fairy has dedicated her career telling stories that teach children how to keep their teeth healthy. Her latest tale is about Clay the cave boy and Sabey his pet saber tooth tiger kitten. Join them as they go on an adventure of a lifetime learning how to keep their smiles healthy by brushing twice a day, visiting the dentist regularly, eating healthy foods and avoiding the Sugarsaurus Rex. The show is just right for preschoolers, TK’ers, and kindergarteners. Our first puppet show offering is called Sir Enamel and the Sugar Bugs, it teaches oral health to kindergartners-third grade aged children. There’s also a Game Show that serves fourthsixth grades in a competitive contest on oral health questions. All shows are so much fun and full of laughs.
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Puppet Art Theater Co. has been entertaining children for over 20 years and their new project “Tooth Fairy Theater” is the latest in an educational series that teaches dental health to preschoolers and kindergartners through a variety of stories. The Sacramento District Dental Society is the official sponsor of the Northern California Tour.
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Letter from a Patient Hello, my name is Mandy and I am a 43 year old mother of six children, with three still at home under the age of 18. I am a single parent and sole support of my three minor children. Being a single parent with no other support other than what I make isn’t always easy, some months we just get by. With rent, food, utilities, gas and personal needs for myself and my children there is no way I can even dream of being able to fix my smile. Growing up I was the youngest of four children born to alcoholic parents who didn’t have the time or care to teach me proper dental hygiene. As I grew I fell to the cycle of addiction taking my first drink at age 12. By the time I was 16 I started smoking marijuana and using cocaine. At the age of 17 I graduated to methamphetamine. At age 21 I had my first son had my last child at age 33. Though I thought my life was normal and I was a good parent, I know now my life was unmanageable. I hit my bottom on August 5, 2015. I woke to the police department in my house telling me they had called CPS and that my children would be placed in protective custody. That day I lost all hope; hope for life, hope for my children, I didn’t want to live anymore. Believing the lies that my addiction so loudly whispered in my ear that my children would be better off without me, I resolved to letting the State of California raise them. I prayed for the Lord to take my life; I couldn’t bear the emotional pain any longer. Little did I know that prayer was the beginning for me. The beginning of a life I could only have dreamed of. December 26, 2015 (the day after that prayer) my sister rescued me from the streets in the
Bay Area and brought me to Sacramento. I detoxed on her couch. I contacted the County where my children were being fostered and let the worker know that I would do whatever it takes to be allowed to be a mother to my children again. I entered Alpha Oaks
Treatment Center and completed my 90 days. The only thing I knew for sure leaving rehab was, that I never wanted to go back to being the person I was just 90 days earlier. I was at a loss and didn’t know what to do or where to turn, the journey in front of me seemed so huge and unreachable. That was when I decided that this program called Saint John’s is where I needed to be. On May 9, 2016 I entered Saint John’s Program and that was when my true journey begin. My healing started that day. I started learning about my addiction and behaviors and why I did things the way I did. I learned true love for the first time in my life, the staff and therapists were always there to support me and teach me how to do things differently. In June, I started working at the Plate’s Restaurant, building my self-esteem and self-worth every day. Through the help and support of Saint John’s on October 18, 2016 I was granted full custody of my five minor children and they moved into the program
with me. That was a whole new journey, I had to learn how to parent clean and sober, I had never done that before. With the staff at Saint John’s right by my side I have learned how to be the kind of daughter, woman and mother God intended me to be. In June of 2017 I became employed in Sacramento doing data entry. I love what I do and see so much potential for growth. My hope is to one day move into sales where I will be able to earn better wages. In July of 2018 I moved from Saint John’s to my very own apartment! I never thought this would be possible, but here I am! I’m really doing it!! There is one thing that would help to close the door on my past and that would be to have my mouth fixed. It would be a dream come true to not have pain anymore, or to not wake up to a swollen face and eye that is shut because of infection in my mouth. One thing Saint John’s has taught me is, if you need help ask for help. I have made it this far by learning how to ask for help when I need it, and I need help. I need help to fix my mouth. I have so much to live for and smile for these days. Every day is a worry for me. I have a very important job/mission to accomplish. I get to finish raising my children without a drink or drug in my body. I’m scared every day that infection will make me so ill that
I have so much to live for and smile for these days.
I won’t be able to care for my children. And I made them a promise, I would never leave them again. Any type of help you would be able to provide would be so greatly appreciated and truly a blessing.
From Dr. Redford’s office Mandy was scheduled in April to start treatment with Dr. Redford. We have planned to do SRP, several crowns, root canals, upper and lower partials. We are going to make her smile fabulous again. She is a lovely lady with a great story. We are glad that we can help her.
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The gift I have been given goes far beyond simply fixing my smile - it is essentially a second chance to enjoy life, a fresh start. - Melissa Gandy (work done by Dr. Robert Daby)
Sir Enamel fights the Sugar Bugs ...always a crowd pleaser in our elementary schools. - SCUSD School Nurse
Doing Smiles For Kids has created a passion for helping others within our SDDS dental community. - Dr. Pam DiTomasso