Hygienist without Borders

18 Oct 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Our newest PHS member, Punita Fielding, will be speaking at the Northern Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association meeting Monday October 25th in Fairfax, VA. You can earn 2 CE credits!

Course Description: In the summer of 2010 a team of 9 health care professionals from Northern Virginia Community College visited Ghana, Africa on a Global Community Outreach Project. The Ghana team had to participate in an International Studies Class that culminated in a 2 week trip in Ghana. This presentation will explain how this project took place, what was required to participate, what the team learned from this project, what dental services were delivered in Ghana by the dental team and what the experience was like for the team.

For more information please visit: http://nvrdh.com/ContinuingEducation.php

Fundraise for PHS through GiveMN.org

10 Oct 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

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Within two minutes (yes, it’s that quick), you can setup a fundraiser for a charity of your choice – no setup fees, no monthly subscription fees, just great results. Check out our page on GiveMN.org.

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Donate to PHS with every purchase you make!

15 Sep 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

after your first purchase

donation on gas and grocery purchases

donation on all other purchases

of purchases made at select merchants!

www.cardlabconnect.com/ProjectHealthySmile

Dentist and 9 other members of a medical team killed by the Taliban

21 Aug 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Dr. Thomas Grams gave up his practice in Colorado to give free dental care to impoverished children in Nepal and Afghanistan. He was killed Thursday, August 5th, along with 9 other members of a medical team by the Taliban. Our heart goes out to the friends and families of these courageous heros. Please read Dr. Grams incredible story: http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100809/UPDATES01/100809008/1002/rss.

(Photo Above: In this combination of photos from various family and organizational sources, the ten civilian volunteers who were killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, Aug, 5, 2010, are shown. From top left, Glen D. Lapp, Tom Little, Dan Terry, Thomas Grams, Cheryl Beckett, Brian Carderelli, Karen Woo, Daniela Beyer, Mahram Ali, and Jawed.)

PHS celebrates the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States.

09 Aug 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/07/145064.htm

Asian Festival DC

25 Jul 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

PHS will be a part of Asian Festival DC this Saturday July 31st in Reston, VA. We will be passing out flyers and raising awareness about what we do and how to help. Over 20,000 people are expected to show up over the weekend and we are thankful we have a chance to reach so many people. Come and meet us near the information booth and enjoy the festival. The focus this year is the Philippines. For more information visit www.asianfestivaldc.com.

Advanced oral disease primarily amoung impoverished children

19 Jun 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Today most American children enjoy excellent oral health, but a significant subset suffers a high level of oral disease. The most advanced disease is found primarily among children living in poverty, some racial/ethnic minority populations, disabled children, and children with HIV infection.

The #1 Chronic Childhood Illness: Pediatric Dental Disease

08 Jun 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable.

Styles for Smiles Image Gallery

27 Apr 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Styles for Smiles | Fashion For A Cause Installment 1 photos by Tony Vu. You can view all photos on Facebook or Flickr! Thanks again to everyone who came to the event, volunteered and donated to PHS.

    

                    

                                      

                 

 

S4S Event a Success!

21 Apr 10 • Posted by Project Healthy Smile in Featured, News

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the Styles for Smiles event. A BIG thank you to all our volunteers who worked hard to make the event such a success. We had a great turn out and all for a great cause! Pictures from the event will be posted on our site soon. Stay tuned!