The giving nature of dentists was once again apparent at the latest ADA DHF Rescue Day at OHCWA.
It was another wonderful turn-out for the ADA Dental Health Foundation Dental Rescue Day in August, which saw over 40 worthy patients treated pro bono.
Hosted by UWA Dental School and OHCWA, referred patients in urgent need of dental care were seen by volunteer dentists, and OHT’s, with the support of dental assistants, UWA Dental Students and North Metropolitan TAFE DCA students.
A special thanks goes to Dr Robert Anthonappa (Dean and Head of UWA Dental School) and Dr Michelle Huang (Clinical Operations Manager of the Oral Health Centre of WA) for allowing the use of the student clinic, as well as Daniel Hopkins and the helpful OHCWA staff. Thanks also goes to Dr Tracey Gold, Dr Lida Sayadelmi and Andrea Paterson, whose organisation of these wonderful events behind-the-scenes is always above-and-beyond.
Thank you also to Colgate and Piksters, whose generous donations meant the patients were able to take home a selection of oral health products.
Interested in giving back?
Contact Andrea Paterson, ADA DHF State Coordinator WA, wa@adadhf.org.au to enquire about volunteerism opportunities.
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