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| BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Dr. Heidar Heshmati, Director of the Brevard County Health Department, honored members of the Brevard County Dental Society for volunteering their services to the Adult Dental Clinic during a reception and dinner at the Suntree Country Club. |
Over 200 people attended, including Florida State Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros, MD, MPH; Brevard County Commissioners Chuck Nelson and Mary Bolin; Brevard County Judge AB Majeed; Congressman Bill Posey’s Representative, Kathryn Rudloff; Florida Representative John Tobia; and JoAnn Hart, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Dental Association.
The Adult Volunteer Dental Clinic was established in June 1994 through the combined efforts of the Brevard County Dental Society, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Brevard County Health Department and the Florida Department of Health. |
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Dr. Chris Edwards and Dr. Ron Askeland were among those honored with plaques and medals.
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Dr. Raj Rawal, DDS
Immediate Past President
Brevard County Dental Society
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These dentists volunteered their time to provide dental services to low income adults who have no other access to dental care. The services provided deal with patients in acute pain and diagnosis of treatment. Since its inception, approximately 6,720 patients have received free treatment– with a value of over $2,700,000, based on 3,000 hours of treatment.
Each volunteer dentist was presented a certificate of commendation from the Brevard County Health Department, a special medal of recognition presented by State Surgeon General, a letter of appreciation from Congressman Posey anda Brevard County Board of County Commission Resolution, presented by Commissioners Nelson and Bolin.
The Brevard County Dental Society members look forward to continuing their efforts in supporting and providing services for the Brevard County citizens through the Adult Volunteer Dental Clinic.
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Dr. Ana M. Viamonte Ros and Glad Kurian, CIMA, Vice President, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Windermere and Orlando.
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