Dentistry From The Heart

Sala Family Dentistry's "Giving Back to the Community" — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:28:48 +0000

Sala Family Dentistry's 1st Dentistry From the Heart Event- On November 20, 2009, Sala Family Dentistry held Nevada’s first Dentistry From the Heart, free dental day. With the help of Dr. Scott Boyden, DDS, MD and many volunteers we were able to treat 113 people from the community that do not have dental insurance or who could not afford to go to a dentist. In 2001, Dr. Vincent Monticciolo founded the non-profit organization, Dentistry From the Heart, in New Port Richey, Florida, after realizing that many of Americans are without dental insurance and it is a growing problem. In 2009 alone, Dentistry from the Heart events were held in 37 states across the country with more than 100 host locations, treating over 12,000 patients by providing over 3 million dollars of free dentistry! Sala Family Dentistry, Dr. Scott Boyden, DDS, MD and staff and numberous volunteers came together to make this first free dental day a successful event!

Dr. Jason Sala, DMD, Dr. Mike Sala, DMD, Dr. Todd Sala, DMD

Sala Family Dentistry and Dr. Scott Boyden, DDS, MD along with his staff and numberous volunteers made this day successful!

Father and daughter slept in the parking lot the night before to be one of the first in line!

After sleeping in the parking lot over night, they were happy to wait in the warm reception room while we processed the paperwork!

Meet Frank. He was the first patient to show up and wait in line. He helped us set up for the event the night before and then happily waited all night on our door step. He was so happy to be treated that he hugged everyone on the way out the door when he left. It was great patients like Frank that made this day memorable!

Dr. Todd Sala, treating one of the 113 people that received free dental care on this day.

It was a cold day! We had wind gusts over 60 mph, rain and snow!

Some people came prepared to wait!

Meet Lupe (on the left) she was our spanish speaking interpreter and Lana Blackbern (on the right) who took all of these beautiful photographs. You can see more of her work at http://www.pbase.com/lbgrafix

A father providing his daughter with comfort and support!

Meet Kelley and Gabrielle, friendly faces at the front desk of SFD!

First time to see a dentist. These eyes are taking it all in.

Some warm friendly faces for when patients came in the front door!

Thankful to receive free dental treatment and a free t-shirt!

Meet Lisa, she is a dental hygienist at Sala Family Dentistry.

The day was full of love and appreciation!

Dr. Todd Sala meets a new patient!

Meet Heidi, a SFD dental assistant who worked hard all day sterilizing instruments!

Some tried to find warmth were they could.

Some people turned out at the event for a free dental cleaning. Meet Jen M, a dental hygienist at SFD.

Dr. Boyden's wife and son brought some hot coffee and hot chocolate for some much-needed warmth for those waiting in line!

Meet Jen L., a dental hygienist at SFD providing care to those who came and waited.

Meet Melissa, A dental Assistant at SFD, providing care with a warm friendly smile!

Have you ever seen someone so happy to have dental work done!

Meet Kim, a SFD dental assistant providing care to a patient.

Loved their t-shirts!

They were happy to see the greeters!

She couldn't wait to be seen!

Meet Anita, She is a hygienist at SFD, providing care with a kind heart!

Thank you TMCC Dental Assistants for donating your time to help us make our first Dentistry From The Heart Event a successful one!

It was a long day of waiting in line for many. There was a lot of people who we had to turn away! But we hope to see them at our next Dentistry From the Heart event in 2010!

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