Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach

2011 Annual Report

Celebrating CTMOM Waterbury

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CTMOM 2011 Sponsors

D E N T A L P L A N S

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Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public GivingMayor Michael Jarjura and the City of Waterbury

The Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx FoundationCascade Foundation

James McManus FundFisher Foundation

Steven A. & Alexandra M. Cohen Foundation, Inc.Stryker Instruments

CSDA Membership Donations

Aetna Foundation, Inc.Adrianna’s Pizza

Abbot LaboratoriesDr. Gerald Alexander

Amalfi’sAmi’s Bagels

Belltown MotorsDeloris Berry

Christine BianchiRobert & Josephine Bicknell

Big Fish PromotionsBlue Heron Fine Wine & Wine Spirits, LLC

Bourassa CateringBozzuto’s

J C VendingJordan Bryon

Cabot Cheese Connecticut Insurance Exchange of Southington, LLC

CostcoCrystal Rock

D’AmeliosDrescher’s Restaurant

Dental Works, LLCCarol Dingeldey

Celine DsziezynskiJesse Dennehy

Dental Associates of FarmingtonDrescher’s

DymaxDSS Rx Xpress Bus

Farmington Family Dentistry, LLCLinda Franzese

Rebecca HarmondCamille HarringtonHoliday Inn Express

Hu Friedy Richard Huston, Wallgreens District Manager

Infoline 211Jewish Communal Fund

La Bonne’s MarketJohn Lapides & Melanie Ginter

Donna LevesqueDr. Laurence Levy

Lion’s Club of Bristol

Manchester Discount Wines and LiquorsMatatuck MuseumDarlene & Ivan Menard Chris MitchellN E BeveragePriya MorgansternPro Bono Partnership, Inc.N E DistributorsNew OpportunitiesKatherine NiJon NorthwayParty Plus - WolcottTed PengelPositive EnergyPrincipal Robyn Appicella – Wilby High SchoolPrincipal Michael Lo Russo – North End Middle SchoolProctor & GambleJan PryorRestaurant Supply StoreDr. Joel RosenlichtDana Robinson RushSciCanSempermed SensodyneShop-Rite SupermarketLen Specht of Studio SpechtStaff of Children’s Medical Center EndocrinologySonicare Randi SussmanStephen SolazzoSouthbury Food CenterAdam Spira Sweet MariasSullivan & LeShane Public RelationsSusan TandyRita TataRobert & Claudia TerrySam TileryTown Plot SupermarketPortia Wells, Walgreens Pharmacy Manager, East HavenKaren WrightBob WilsonYo Crunch Yogurt

CFDO Board of Directors OFFiCerS:Robert Schreibman, DMD, Founder/PresidentErnest Spira, DDS, Vice PresidentMichael Perl, DDS, Secretary/Treasurer

MeMBerS:Jennifer L. DixonBrian S. Duchan, DMDSteven Hershcopf, DDSJonathan B. Knapp, DMDStanley S. Lee, DMDBrenda Jewell-SwartzBruce Tandy, DMDJeffery A. TrachtenbergEmmet Wilson, DDS

ADMiniSTrATOrS:Carol Dingeldey, Executive DirectorJosephine Bicknell, Program Director

While the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO) appreciates the comments provided by the authors in this publication, the options expressed are not necessarily those of the CFDO or others involved in the Connecticut Mission of Mercy program.

Randi Sussman, EditorJosephine Bicknell, Associate Editor

SpeCiAl ThAnkS TO The CTMOM STeering COMMiTTee AnDThe FOllOWing SpOnSOrS AnD inDiviDuAlS:

American Medical ResponseAmeriCorp & the Moose Six Team

Barnes Group Inc.Douglas & Barbara Barrett Family Foundation

Bridgeport Dental AssociationCare Credit

Community Health Center Association of ConnecticutConnecticut Association of Endodontists

Dr. John & Mrs. Jennifer ConroyJoseph Geary

Scott & Kathy GrummonDr. John Hillgen

Douglas C. Lane & AssociatesJacobson Family

Jeneric Pentron Inc.RRR Maintenance Inc.

Judicial Branch Community Service Program Work Crews:Bridgeport Project Green, Corporation for Justice Management

Bridgeport AIC, Community Solutions, Inc.Manchester Dental Society

Middletown AIC, Wheeler ClinicMarty Milkovic & Elizabeth Bauer

Purple Tooth SocietyRotary Club

Dr. Michele SaloniaSER Exposition Services

Staff of North End Middle SchoolStaff of Wilby High School

Staff of Waterbury Cafeteria ServicesStudents of Wilby High School

St. Mary’s HospitalSuperintendant of Schools Dr. David Snead

The CT Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association Thomaston Savings BankTower Laboratories LTD

Waterbury Board of EducationWaterbury Chamber of Commerce

Waterbury Department of Public WorksWaterbury Food Service Department

Waterbury Fire Department Waterbury Health Department

Waterbury Oral Health CollaborativeWaterbury Police Department

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reaching Out to the Community

Dr. Bushell has championed the spirit of service throughout his career. He has provided humanitarian dental care by visiting different parts of the world numerous times as a volunteer, and helped to donate dental equipment and supplies to the needy areas overseas. He deeply cares about people who are in need.

Since the Mission of Mercy came to Connecticut, Dr. Bushell never missed the opportunity to help. Dr. Bushell is truly the enduring example of giving and sharing of our professional care.

Thank you, Dr. Bushell for your dedication, undying support and hard work. We wish you well in your retirement.

Bruce Cha, DMDConnecticut Mission of Mercy Endo Lead

Thank You from the Food BankDear Connecticut Mission of Mercy,

Thank you ever so much for your kindness and generosity! GWIM is so grateful to all of you!!

On Monday morning, we served over 300 families and everyone was extremely thankful to receive fruit, pizza, rolls & all the treats, goodies & delicious food! ALL in need received!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your outpouring of LOVE!

Sincerely with Love,Barbara Ann Dublin Executive DirectorGreater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries

A Special notefrom a patient

This year I volunteered at the Mission of Mercy (MOM) in Waterbury. This was my second MOM. Last year, prior to the event in Middletown a colleague got up at a local dental meeting and described his experience at his first MOM. I decided then to sign-up. I was looking for a way to give back and this forum couldn’t have been more ideal.

When I arrived at my first event at 6:00 am in a downpour there were at least a couple of hundred people standing in line outside the building. From the moment I stepped inside I was awed by the degree of organization. There was an army of volunteers of all ages besides the hundred or so treating pedodontists, oral surgeons, hygienists, endodontists and general dentists. There was a pharmacy, a sterilization area and any kind of dental supply you would need.

I treated about ten patients a day with the help of a volunteer dental assistant. The patients were all in need of extensive dental care. Every tooth I treated was followed up by a restoration. To say that these patients were appreciative would be an understatement.

During both MOM events, which I volunteered, my patients consisted of a mixed bag of need. There was an Iraq veteran that had returned and was unable to get work. There were a few retirees that were having difficulty making ends meet. There was a single mom that only had a part-time job. They all made me feel like a million dollars by providing a service that they couldn’t afford.

During this past Mission of Mercy I was the recipient of a unique thank you. I seated a young man that was an unemployed graphic artist. After I anaesthetized him I walked away for about ten minutes. When I returned he handed me a pen etching of an orchid that he did on the back of his patient folder. He said he didn’t know if he would be able to thank me when I was done with his root canal and he wanted me to know how much he appreciated my taking the time to volunteer and help him.

I plan on continuing to volunteer at MOM annually.

Allen Rosenthal, DDSStamford, CT

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Connecticut Mission of Mercy

Dr. Robert SchreibmanCo-Chair

Dr. Michael PerlCo-Chair

Josephine BicknellProgram Director

Dear Friends,Let’s face it. When most of us think about a typical CTMOM patient, we think of a homeless person, a single parent family, a minority or someone who is on state aide. We make this assumption by the way they look, dress or speak. We have been hardwired to believe that these classifications of people are the “typical” CTMOM patient. As we have discovered over the past four years, there is no “typical” CTMOM patient. Most of our patients are average citizens, who at this point in their life need a helping hand. The people standing in that long line throughout the cold night just might be your grandmother or grandfather, mom or dad, brother or sister, other family members or friends. Our point is that our quick assumptions of people’s looks or situations are usually off key. Lives change. Circumstances change. The world changes every second. Unemployment levels across the state and the country are at an all-time high. As you will read on the CTMOM statistic page, our patients truly represent ALL ages, nationalities and come from all walks of life. They swallow their pride and walk through our clinic doors, looking for help while thanking us over and over for relieving them of their pain. We smile and make them feel welcome and then do what we need to do to help them. We are also humbled by the

realization that it could be one of us standing in line needing services.

We should be extremely proud of the accomplishments of Connecticut Mission of Mercy over the last four years. We have served 6,777 people and provided $3,562,336 in free oral healthcare.

It has been asked, how much of a difference can a two day clinic make? Looking at the numbers above is a testimony to what caring volunteers can do. If we make a difference in just one person’s life that allows them to not miss a day of work or school, we have gone a long way toward helping all of society. We believe in the premise that some care is better than no care. By helping people reach a goal of good oral health, we have also given them the opportunity to achieve and maintain good overall health.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to: City of Waterbury, Mayor Michael J. Jarjura, Mr. Joseph Geary and their staff, Waterbury Police Department, Waterbury Fire Department, Waterbury Health Department, Waterbury Department of Public Works, Waterbury Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Snead, Principals Robyn Apicella and Michael Lo Russo, and the staff and students of Wilby High School and North End Middle School,

Waterbury Food Services and staff, Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, and the Waterbury Community. Your cooperation before, during and after the event was nothing short of outstanding. We are still in awe of Waterbury’s hospitality. We appreciate all you have done to make this mission a great success!

We would also like to express our undying gratitude and say a big “Thank you” to our Sponsors. Their donations of money, equipment, supplies and food enable us to run this clinic year after year. Please take the time to acknowledge, thank and support them throughout the year. Without their generous support, we would not be able to plan and execute this clinic!

It is with gratitude and heartfelt thanks that we continue to count ourselves fortunate for having the opportunity to share this worthwhile project with so many caring and loving volunteers. By volunteering and giving unselfishly of your time and expertise, you have increased the quality of life for many of our state’s citizens. Be proud of what you have accomplished by joining the CTMOM Team. You are the “True Hero’s,” as without you, there would be no CTMOM!

With deep admiration and appreciation,

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From the heartA Family Affair

By BRuCE, SuSAn, EVAn AnD LAuREn TAnDy

BruCe:Six years ago, CSDA President Elect (and soon to be CTMOM’s fearless leader) Bob Schreibman returned from Chicago and grabbed all who would listen.” I just saw the greatest project in the world and we are going to do it in Connecticut.” Calming his visionary tendencies so we could strategize the concept, the future CTMOM leadership quickly bought into the prospect of treating 2,000 needy dental patients over the course of 2 days each year. As we watched a video of thankful patients who had been in pain for years, tears came to our eyes and resolve into our hearts. Just over a year later, Tolland CTMOM was born.

With the event being held in our backyard, I quickly enlisted my wife, Susan, who is the master of local arrangements, to work with Chris Solazzo, lining up local support for the project. My wife and I saw this as a great volunteer opportunity for our children, Lauren and Evan, to help those less fortunate than themselves. Little did we all know what a profound effect this event would have on all of our lives.

SuSAn:They came walking out of the fog in pouring rain. It was three o’clock in the morning as we approached the old, dusty school that was set up to be our mobile dental clinic. In the distance, we were astonished at what we saw. People lined up as far as the eye could see. Just as we had hoped, these weary travelers were able to make the journey into the Connecticut countryside to our first Mission of Mercy. I was overwhelmed by the hundreds of wet faces looking at me, barely visible, hidden under hoods and umbrellas, waiting for our help. Now it was time to do what had taken us solid a year to plan. We forged ahead, knowing so much could go wrong. We were fueled by the strong desire to put our individual talents to use and let these people know someone cared.

My husband, a member of the steering committee, was directing triage. The room was small and crowded with doctors and tables. The air was heavy with nervous energy. This was the first stop for patients and my husband knew how apprehensive they were. Instinct took over and he

put on his “Maitre ‘D hat” and introduced himself to every person with enthusiasm, reassuring them that they were in good hands…literally.

I am not a dentist, food is my “talent,” and I was assigned to make sure everyone was well fed. My first time “walking the line” of patients waiting to be treated was intimidating. I quickly learned that my warm welcoming attitude and smile were absolutely necessary to make people comfortable. I reminded myself that after all, they had never done this before either.

Never had I seen such appreciation for a free snack and water. Never have I had such joy in handing them out. Who knew a cup of hot coffee could make someone so happy? It really made me think about my life and all that I took for granted.

That was four years ago. We had no idea what to expect then, and we have learned so much since. Year after year, our patients come from every corner of our state, and beyond. Each person is wonderfully unique, but on this day they all gather together because they have one thing in common, the need for dental care. You can see this bond bringing patients together, many of them making conversation, joking and helping each other. Maybe for the first-time on this day, they can look around and see that

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they are, most definitely, not alone.

Each year, during the Mission of Mercy a wonderful thing happens to our volunteers. Without really knowing it, we put aside our opinions, titles and prejudices. Magically, we work the hardest we have ever worked and expect nothing in return. No paycheck, no gifts, maybe not even a thank you. In the end, everyone is absolutely exhausted but also feel a great sense of accomplishment.

When it is finally done and everyone is packing up, we realize that it is us, the volunteers, who received the greatest gift of all. We were allowed, for a brief time, to give the very best of ourselves.

evAn:When I first started volunteering for the Connecticut Mission of Mercy, I expected to come away with a positive experience, but I couldn’t foresee how much this program would change my life. Driving up to the old high school that was home to our first event, I was shocked to see the line of people. I knew there was going to be people who needed our help, but not this many!

The most special thing about the Mission of Mercy is the atmosphere it creates; the anticipation the night before when the first of the patients begin to line up, the excitement when the first treatments begin, and overall exhaustion and satisfaction when the last patient walks out the door. The Mission of Mercy is truly a special event in that it shows that a group of people can come together and change the lives of thousands of people every year. These selfless people, who put in their time and effort for the sole purpose of helping others, are driven only by the gauze-filled smiles of happy patients, and ask for nothing in return.

I came away from the first Mission of Mercy with a new appreciation for the power of charity. It was unlike anything I had ever done before, and it is something that I would recommend everyone try at least once in their life. Before this event, I felt like I wasn’t able to make a difference in the world around me, but the Mission of Mercy proved me wrong, and for that, I am truly thankful.

lAuren:When I headed back to school after spring break, every class that I attended, the teacher asked something along the lines of “what is your passion?” I knew what came next. We would have to up stand in front of the class and share our answers. When it came to my turn, I had no doubt what I was going to say. I jumped up and said, “My passion is helping people.”

Throughout my life, my family always valued volunteering. It became a way for us to spend time with each other, do something productive and bond. So, I was very excited when I found out that our next project was the Mission of Mercy.

As it turned out, it was the biggest project our family has gotten involved with. Sure, getting up at two in the morning (my bed time), wasn’t too much fun but once we got to the school, I was in awe. It was so early in the morning and there were hundreds of people waiting for us, my family and others, to help them. Many of them had been standing in line all night long.

I have always gone to get a dental check up on time, with no problems, no bills and walking out with my favorite prize, a plastic ring. When I saw all of these people who were in desperate need of the very thing I took for granted, I knew I was going to be changed from this experience. That day, my “volunteering” went from being something of a family affair, to my personal passion.

CTMOM, an integral part of the national America’s Dentists Care Foundation, has provided free dental care for 7,500 patients. With more than 1,600 local volunteers each year, it has provided an opportunity for all those individuals in the caring dental profession and statewide communities to help those who, for one reason or another, have found it necessary to attend our events. As told by my family, the profound effect it has had on all of us will continue to drive our involvement for many years to come. We hope this story will encourage others of all ages and walks of life to give their time, energy, and hearts to this special project. We’ll see everyone in Danbury.

We love to See You Smile

Lasting joy is not found in

what you get, but in what you give.

Oprah Winfrey

2011 Waterbury

One person CAN make a difference

John F. Kennedy

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There are two primary choices in life:to accept conditions as they exist or accept the

responsibility for changing themDenis Waitley

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The time is always right to do what is right.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Service to others is the rent you pay for livingon this planet.

Marian Wright Edelman

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CTMOM CenTrAl TeAM Josephine BicknellCarol DingeldeyMichal Perl DDSRobert Schreibman DMDErnest Spira DMDBruce Tandy DMDSusan Tandy

CTMOM STeering COMMiTTee & lOCAl ArrAngeMenTS TeAMGerald Alexander DMDJody BaldygaBarnet Baron DMDChristine BianchiJosephine BicknellPaul Bocciarelli DMD Chris Boscarino DDSThomas Brady DMDJordan ByronMark Cantin DDSBruce Cha DMDJohn Conroy DMDChristopher ComeauJon Davis DMDJesse DennehyCarol DingeldeyJennifer DixonElizabeth DolanGary Dubin DDSBrian Duchan DMDRichard Dvarskas DMDAmity FulviJohn Gagne DMDRobert Gatehouse DDSRuth Goldblatt DMDBeth Grabowicz, RDHPaulette GriffinSteve Hall DMDSteve Hershcopf DDSJohn Hillgen DMDTimothy HolzhauerJerry KaizerJonathan Knapp DMDRobin Knowles, RDHSuzanne Lagarde MDStanley Lee DMDMarc Lerman DMDLaurence Levy DMDTina Liang DMDWilliam Mac Donnell DDSHoward Mark DMDJames Marshall DMDWalter McGinn DMDLee McNeish DMDDarlene Menard Christopher Mitchell John Mooney DMDWilliam Nash DMD

Julie Nocera, RDHJon NorthwayMichael Perl DDSJoseph Picone DMDJoseph Piecuch DMD MDHolvin Rivera, RDH Jeff Rosow DMDGary Ross DMDDana Robinson RushLawrence Ryan DDS MDRobin Santiago DMDDaniel Saunders DMDAndrea SchreibmanRobert Schreibman DMDJeff Simpson DMDCheryl Wadhwa Sobiera DDSChristine SolazzoDiane SpiraErnest Spira DMDRandi SussmanBarbara TacciBruce Tandy DMDSusan TandyDan TapperFred Thal DDSJeffrey TrachtenbergJoseph Verzino DMDEric Whidden DDSJim WilliamsKaren WrightJack Zazzaro DMD

AMeriCA’S DenTiSTS CAre FOunDATiOn TeAMBruce BergstromTracy Connors Reggie Monson DenTAl/COMMuniTY vOlunTeerSStacy Abbott, RDH Jaymarie Acevedo Abby Ackerman Claire Acosta CDAAshley Acquaviva Soteji Adeuti RDHGrace Adorno RDHJim Affenito DMDSalma Afifi PharmDMomin Afrede Enkelejda Ago Zandra Agron Christian Ahearn Karen Ahern RNWalaa Akach Hima Alapati CDAKim Alberico Amy Albert RDHRonald Albert DMDCheyenne Alciati Linda Alexander

Tracy Alexander RDHAlisa Allard CDAJason Alliger DDSAlicia Almeida DMDLynn Almeida Husam Almunajed Stephanie Alonzo Sultan Alsallum RDHEvan Altamirano Janine Altamirano Margarita Alvarez Nkemdilim Anako Vani Anand Debbie Anderegg Dean Anderson Joseph Anderson MDDavid Andrew Sholudko Andrew Mark Angeloni Manzotti Anna Steven Apicello Dawn Appelle Stefanie Aquilina Paula Arascunaga RDHInthiany Ardila Shamsul Arif Miranda Arnold Henry Aroian Julie Aroian Lori Arpaia Sarita Arteaga DMDKaterina Ashland Florence Ashley Amber Auger RDHRobert Austin Moore Ava Dora Avila CDARuth Avitabile Luis Miguel Ayala Bethany Ayoub RDHMaryam Azadpur DMDJules Babcock RDHLisa Babella Matthew Bagnall Bernard Bailey Ronald Bailey DMDEileen Baker Kaitlin Balavender Jennifer Balesano Bryan Ball Ellie Balla Gregory Balla Robert Balla DMDJoseph Ballatore Danielle Ballentine Steven Balloch DDSKerry Bamrick Lindsey Banks Rita Baranov CDALiza Baranowski DMDMatthew Baranowski Thomas Baranowski Beth Barber CDALenore Barger Pauline Barnett Shannon Barrett CDASusan Barrett Karla Barrientos Robin Barron CDAAngela Barsanti Peter Barston Vinnie Bartoletti Tatiana Barton DDS

Elzbieta Basil DMDOlivia Basil Lauren Basile Alec Battista Jasmine Batts Brad Beaudoin Brandon Beaudoin David Becker DDSLani Becker Marion Beebe Catherine Beeson DDSJJ Beggs Anna Belda Jeremy Bell DDSNicole Bello CDAElizabeth Belvin Lynn Benevides RDHTina Bennett-Smith Tanya Bentley Jeff Berkely DDSJeffrey Berkley DDSDavid Bernard DDSLydia Berrios Maria Berrios Rebecca Berry Karen Bertelsen Janine Bethea DDSCambry Betts Jenifer Biafore Heather Bickford DMDDavid Bicknell Robert Bicknell Elina Bilman DMDTamara Bilodeau Audrey Bilotti RDHJoseph Blondin DMDAnita Blume DMDRoney Boakye RDHCatherine Bocciarelli Bo Bogart CDAChristine Boisvert Ania Bolcun AnnMarie Bolduc RNDebora Bonaldo Kim Bonin Colleen Bonina RDHLisa Bonina Gisele Booker CDACarla Borges James Borzelli Michael Bosio Alex Botwick Shelli Boucher Diane Bourbeau Andrew Bourne Kerri Bousquet Theresa Boustead Linda Bouttaphom RNAnn Bova Henry Bova Melissa Bowman Amy Bradley Alex Bradt Dave Bradt Loretta Bradt Tiffany Brady Tatum Braman CDADeirdre Braun Joshua Breault Alexandra Brennan Bethaney Brenner DMDDanyel Brewer Shannon Briggs RDH

Taylor Brinkley Randi Brockway RDHDeanna Broderick RDHDonald Brombacker DDSBrian Brosnahan Briana Brown Joyce Brown Richard Brown DMDAndrea Browne Carly Brunelle Colleen Brunelle CDAGail Brushitis Kristina Bryant RDHMorton Bryenna Stephanie Buchta Cindy Buckley RDHElanne Bueno Dearing RNDana Buffin Adrienne Bump Kim Burack Yasmeen Burgos Jonathan Burhans Colleen Burns Mark Burwick DMDBrianna Bush RDHAdolph Bushell DDSNatasha Buskey Beatriz Bustamante Alexandria Butler Mark Buttrefield Lorna Caban Maria Calo RDHJoanna Cambria EMTSusan Cambria APRNSurergvy Caminero RDHChevonne Campbell Leo Canty Lorrie Canty RDHNicholas Capodi Jean Cappelletti Cheryl Cappello Vincent Cappello Anthony Carbonella Daniel Carlozzi Teika Carlson Tracy Carlson Judith Carmona Cristina Carrasquillo Sorimar Carrero RDHChristopher Carrington DDSElena Carrington Jacqueline Carroll Karen Casale CDAKasey Caschetto Eve Casey Edwin Casillas Laura Casillo CDABlake Cason Ashley Cassidy Romy Castillo Melissa Castro Dorothy Cataldo Colleen Catera DMDJaclyn Cattanach Colleen Caulfield Raymond Cayabyab RDHPeter Cayer Jodie Celentano Elana Celliers Vanessa Cerilli CDAShelby Cerulli Pascal Cesar

Jenny Cha DDSBrian Chaffer DMDMelissa Chalker RDHAmanda Chamberland Christopher Champagne Dayna Champagne Linda Chang Lisa Chant Hannah Charry Man Hong Chau DDS, MDDiane Chen Tiffany Chen Nadezhda Cherdaklieva Marissa Chiappone RDHJoann Chicoski Edward Chiffer Janet Cho Maria Cholewinski RDHMelanie Chopp Andrea Chornomaz Kathryn Chornomaz Lawrence Christian DMDMichael Christian Rebecca Christiano Steven Chung DMDKelsey Churchill Mary Ciarcia RDHJanet Ciarleglio Evelina Cieplinska RDHNaiya Cirillo RDHChampoux Claire RDHPetra Clark-Dufner Gloria Clarke Kelly Clauss DMDPhillip Cloutier Sarah Cloutier Catherine Colandrea RPhAmy Cole Averi Cole Henry Coleman Tommy Coleman Ashley Collado Rashad Collins Holly Collock Johnny Coloma Quetcy Coloma Yamiri Colon CDAYuleiska Colon Corryn Commer RDHRebecca Conant Maria Concepcion Philip Conforte DDSAriana Conlon Mark Conlon DMDPatricia Connelly RDHSara Conner Francis Connor, Jr. Giovanni Cono DDSBernadette Conroy Shirley Cooper Antoine Coote Lori Coppola Salvatore Coppola Stephen Coppola Nancy Cordova-Martinez Helena Corona RNRichard Corona Eileen Correia William Cottrell Alexandro Coutard Carol Cowan Stephanie Cox

CTMOM 2011 volunteers

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Elise Cozzi DMDPaul Crarzasty DMDTyler Croce Heather Crockett DDSCasey Cronin Lisa Cronin HygeineTimothy Cronin Denise Cruz Patrizia Cuevas RDHBrianna Curcio Sara Curcio-Scoles DDSThomas Cushman Avery Custer Amanda Cutchens Jean Cyr Karen Czenthe-Wickland EMTMaureen Czick MDBrenna Czudak Michelle Daconto Michael DaCunto John D’Adamo Jr Mark Daly Patricia Daly RDHRonald D’Andrea DMDRahul Darwar Arielle Daughma Brittany Davis Dianne Davis Pat Davis APRNTashyia Dawson Kara Dazkevich Pedro De Almeida John Dean DDSChristine Decarolis Diana Deconti William DeDominicis DDSLois DeGregory Andrea DeHaas RDHMaria V Dejesus Marisa DelBuno Annemarie DeLessio- Matta DMDRonald Delfini DDSLarry Delibero DMDLisa Delibero RNCarl DeLucia DDSAnna Maria Demeter RDHMin Deng Amal Deria Janel Derkosh RDHMaricela DErrico CDAShivani Desai Mark Desrosiers DMDRools Dessieux DDSAmanda Dews Christine DiBiagio RDHKateri Dickerman Kroum Dimitrov Amanda Dindial Nancy DiPaola Theresa DiPasquale Debra Dittmar RDHKim Do Jeffrey Dodge DMDJeffrey Dodge Jr Maria Donayre Colleen Donnelly Melissa Donofrio DMDIngram Dorothy Wezven Dorvil RDHNilton Dos Anjos Kathy Doten RDH

Heather Dougherty Angelia Dowdell Kristy Downer Sarah Doyle Natajsha Drake William Driscoll DMDEdward Jr Drysgula DMDCarolyn Drzwecki RDHJonathan Dubin DMDKathi Duffy-Thorpe RDHCrystal DuPuis CDAMonica Duque Jessica Duquette RDHHal Dym DMDCeline Dziezynski Brittney Easter Kristin Edgar RDHNaushad Edibam DMDAmanda Edwards Theresa Edwards Sharon Efron RDHMichael Egan DDSRhonda Egan CDAStacey Ehlers RDHJamie Emerson Meredith Epstein Linda Erlanger DDSLarry Erwich DMDMarissa Esposito Alexis Estrada Brian Evans DDSStacie Evans Nicole Faherty Wendy Fang Thatianr Faria RDHRay Fatahi Christopher Faustino Scott Feigenbaum Ann Feinberg Virgencita Felix Corey Fenn RDHKenya Ferguson Elie Ferneini DMDJanice Ferrara CDALinda Ferraro RDHMeredith Ferraro Merita Feto RDHPatrick Field Chanell Figueroa Jesseline Figueroa Kelly Fine RDHKen Fink DMDJohn Finn Myrna Finnegan RDHChristine Fisher Monique Fitzgerald RDHRobert Fitzpatrick Cheryl Fogg CDAKarissa Fontanez Lindsey Fortier CDAMegan Fortin Leanne Fortini Loretta Fracasse RDHMildred Francis RDHKevin Frank DMDLauren Franks Arthur Freedman DMDLilia Frenkel CDADavid Fried DMDMariam Fried APRNSimona Fried Cassandra Friedman CDAApril Fries CDA

Barbara Fruci CDALourdes Fuentes Lanting Fuh Karen Fung DMDMonika Furtak Christopher Fuschino Alfred Fusco DMDHeather Fusco Elaine Gaetano RDHPatricia Gaffey Jennifer Gagnon David Galbraith DMDBrittney Galla Kullen Gallagher DMDRaymond Gambardella DMDEllen Gambini Dianne Gan Jay Gannon Michael Gantos Annie Gao Michael Garaffa Graham Garber Wendy Garcia RDHLuis Garcia-Rivera Laura Garstka Gail Garzon Christopher Gatehouse Shannon Gause Kathleen Gazzola RDHBarry Gelber DDSAmber Gelinas Jennifer Gennette Anele Genova Andrea Geoffrey-White Mackenzie Germain Galyna Germanovych RDHPhyllis Gerrol RDHGilah Gersten CDAMarvis Gersten RDHMarvis Gersten RDHRichard Gesker DMDDonna Getreuer RNThomas Getreuer DDSNooria Ghafoor Michael Gibilisco Linda Gilbert RNMary-Kate Gill Faith Gilligan RDHJessica Gillis Melissa Gionfriddo Jackeline Giraldo CDAAlexander Girgenti Alexandra Girgenti Cynthia Girgenti Evelyn Girgenti Brieana Glidden Sarah Glidden Jamie Godwin CDAKelley Godwin Ukti Gohel Ed Goldberg Jonathan Goldberg DMDAubrey Golden Jay Goldstein DDSLouis Golino Jennifer Gondek CDADoris Gonvalez DDSSamantha Gonyea Adriana Gonzalez Ana Gonzalez Doris Gonzalez DDS

Heidi Gonzalez Kelley Gonzalez Victor Gonzalez Wanda Gonzalez Fredric Googel DMDPaulina Gorecki Donald Goudreau Dylan Graetz Carrie Graham Gilbert Gray Salvatore Graziano DDSLaura Greco RDHTyler Green Randy Greenberg DMD, MDNancy Grilley Zachary Grillo Gwen Grosso RDHDiane Gruszkowski RDHLarry Guarnieri Kimberly Guenther Nicole Guerin RDHChristine Guerrera RDHLucia Guerrera Lina Guerrero CDAMercy Guerrero CDAJenny Guevara RDHStephanie Guilmette Vilis Gulbis Robertzon Guloy DMDHimank Gupta Kum Gurung Susan Gustafson Tara Habansky RDHAmber Hague RDHNishan Halim DMDKathleen Hallinan Julie Halpin Olivia Halvorson Robbin Hamilton Kimberly Hanavan Eliana Handschu Daryl Harford Savitrie Haripaul Camille Harrington Shelby Harris Justine Hart Paul Harvey David Haskell Christopher Haxhi Gillian Hay Amber Haygood Kathleen Hazelton Tina Hebert Heather Hegedes Brad Heim DMDDenise Heinig RDHEric Helfer Raven Henderson DDSJohn Henkelman Rose Henri RDHJessica Henrick Stephanie Henriques Heather Henry CDALauren Henson Marylou Hentschel CDALindsay Herbert Alberto Hernandez CDADiana Hernandez Susana Herrick DMDTimothy Hertz Sharon Hilton RDHAllen Hindin DDS

Susan Hirsch CDALynn Hoey RDHMarie Hoey Mary Ellen Hogan RDHFrances Hokans- Doll CDAGordon Holder DDSChristi Holmes John Holzinger DMDJeff Hoos DDS, MDJose Horak CDARebecca Horton CDAPam Howe Gloria Howell Erica Huang Cynthia Hudson Alyssa Hughes Hannah Hughes Laura Huling Richmund Hung DDSJanice Hunt DDSEun Hur Shaunte Hurey CDAKelley Huzina Gerry Hyman DMDMichael Hysler Sumaya Ibraheem Hayden Iglesias Luanelly Iglesias Natalie Ihnat Himbindu Illindala DDSOwen Insel Meridith Inzero CDANicolas Irizarry Robert Irizarry Daniel Iskandar Matthew Iwinski DDSMike Izzo Della Jacob Gary Jacobs CDAMichelle Jacovino RDHBenjamin Jacques Siobhan Jager RNMelissa Janeiro RDHLinda Janowitz Joseph Jarmon DDSJuan Javier-DesLoges Alexandra Jayson Hilary Jespersen Brenda Jewell Swartz Joe Jiravisitcul Michele Johanson Jessica Johnson CDAPatricia Johnson RDHValencia Johnson Cory Johnston Eric Johnston Michelle Johnston CDAFrances Jones Kristen Jones Matthew Jones Larry Joyner LMTCieara Juliano Insik Jun Robert Jung DMDMatt Jussaume Arlene Kaizer Geraldine Kaizer Hannah Kaizer Karen Kaizer Sarah Kaizer Liz Kaminsky Tracy Kania

Ross Kaplan DMDAbhishek Kapoor DDSSoyna Kapoor Edward Karban DMDPamela Karkut Marcela Karnas Sandra Karoll CDAEllen Myra Kask LMTHarrison Katz Jessica Katz RDHKailash Kaur DMDMandeep Kaur Robert Kawecki Shauna Keane RDHLaura Keating Charles Keefe DMDSean Keefe Andrew Keene DMDSteven Kelley Alicia Kelly CDAEdward Kelly Jason Kelly Michelle Kelly DMDKrista Kenefick Suzanne Kenishea Bryan Kenney Sara Kerin Alaina Kessler Hoorain Khan Khadija Khan Robert Kiel DMDRobert Kievit Phaylin Kim Elliot Kimmel DDSHaley Kimmet Corynn King Emily King Jan Marie King Patricia King Thomas King Yiming King DMDElizabeth Kittelsen RDHJenna Klemonski Brandy Kline Erica Knee Peter Knowles DMDWing Ko DMDErica Kohalmi Donald Kohn DDSHana Koniuta Nazifa Korkutovic Jonathan Korn DMDLeslie Korus Paul Korus DMDRachel Korus Arlene Kosak Amanda Kosman Kris Kotsay DMDHardeep Kour Jessica Kovatch Nermina Kowkutovic Samantha Kraft Margaret Kramer RNDanielle Krawiec Kristin Kremer Evelina Krynska-Pura RDHKinga Krzemien Laura Kuhne Gresa Kukaj Lori Kula Amita Kulkarni DDSMeenal Kulkarni DDSTatyana Kurak CDA

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Beata Kurkowski Henie Kurzman DDSMonika Kwas Trisha LaBarba Peter Lacy DMDAvery LaChance Danielle LaChance Megan LaChance Susan Lackman Sue LaCombe Erica Lagueux Hema Laksh CDADavid Lamberti DDSJeffrey LaMura DDSRegina Landesberg DMDAmy Landry JoAnn Landry Julia Landry Joan Lane Stacey Lane RNKathy Langlais RDHSamantha LaPenna Julie LaRosa CDAKayla Lashway CDASabrina LaTulipe Tracy Laurinitis-Harris RDHLisa Lavertue Anne Lawrie Michael Lazarus DMDTam Le DMDJoseph Lee Lawrence Lee DDSKimberly Leffingwell RDHJackie LeGree Quinci LeGree Maryann Lehmann DDSKieran Lenehan Jennipher Leon Dr. Lepore Sharon Letts Jay Leung DMDVictoria LeVasseur Elaina Levenson Alyssa Levesque Donna Levesque Latanya Levett Seth Levine Seth Levine Michael Levinson DDSNaomi Levy Maturo Lew Corie Lewis RDHQuiana Lewis Yaritza Lewis Jing Li DMDZachary Librizzi Marie Light Hsung Lin DMDMatthew Lin Allie Lind Monna Lindquist Sophia Lindsay Krishna Lingiah Aliza Lipman Shelley Lipman Shoshana Lipman Stephen Lipman DMDAlison Litke Dave Litton Jacqueline Liu

Melissa Liu Victoria Liu Jody Long Mark Longobardi DMDLeonardo Lopes Dinelia Lopez Gina Lopez Katie Lopez Stefanie Lopez Dawn Lorancaitis Hermela Loulseged DDSRoger Lowlicht DMD MDMargaret Lucas Elizabeth Lucchesi Kim Lucey Izabela Ludzinska CDALizbeth Lugo Francine Luizzi-Bench RDHPamela Lusas Chelsea Maciecki Christina Mackie RDHDaniel Madden Kristi Madore Jill Maier Olexandria Maksymiuk CDAGloria Maldonado CDAPhilip Maleski Jacqueline Maliga Carolyn Malon DDSKatya Manani Ann Marie Mancini DMDJenifer Mancini RDHSrinivas Mandala DMDRatnakar Mandava DDSKrystal Manjuck Kate-Lyn Manning Sue Manter CDAGeorge Mantikas DMDConchetta Marano CDAMonique Marchetti Judy Marcovici Michael Margolies DMDLuciano Marini DMDSarah Markham Elliot Marks MaryAnn Maroney Diane Marquis Greisy Marroquin CDANancy Marshall Jonathan Martel LMTDana Martenson Brian Martin Jay Martin DDSMelody Martin Denise Martinez Israel Martinez Joseph Mascolo Mylesia Mascolo RDHTammy Maslauskas CDAJon Mason DMDJake Mastel Joelle Mastoianni Linda Mastrianna RDHThomas Mastrianna Shari Mathew DDSGregory Mattson Maria Maturo RDHYuriy May Mabel Maynard Anne McAuliffe Harley McCarter

Elizabeth McCarthy John McCarthy RPhNicole McCracken Sharon Mccreven RDHDebbi McGowan CDAEvyleen McGucken RNBarry McGuire DMDAlyssa McIntyre Peter McKeever DDSRandy McKenney Aidan McKinlay Pamela Mckinnon Jessica Mclean Daniel McLennon DDSDeborah McMahon Stephen McMahon Julie McNeish Lee McNeish DMDCynara McPhail DMDLynn McShane CDASiobhain Meacham Shawn Meehan Faust Meghan Jheridania Mejia Paola Mejia Lori Melanson Katie Melko RDHMark Melnick DMDSeymour Melnick DMDElizabeth Melvin RNBeth Melzen RDHAlcina Mendes CDAAlyssa Mendes Kristi Mendes RDHEsmaelen Mercado Athenit Merced CDAL. Teal Mercer RDHTodd Mercier Kathleen Merriam RDHLauren Merriam Jennifer Merrill Jennifer Merry Nancy Messino Christine Metzger RDHKristin Meuselbach Vincent Michael DMDJ Brian Mikkelson Lonnie Mikkelson CDAPatricia Miles Marty Milkovic Elizabeth Miller RDHMary Miller CDAPatricia L. Miller RDHErika Minan CDALizabeth Minaya Colleen Minchik RNDaniel Minchik DDSGregory Minchik Tara Minchik RNCari Minicucci Janette Miret RDHApril Mishler RDHDilan Mohammed Marie Monahan Nicole Moore Victoria Moore RNCasey Moran Steve Moran DDSMarianne Morelli DMDMichelle Moreno RDHDenise Morgan Jim Morgenroth DDSTina Moroni

Helga Morrell RDHMeaghan Morris Luci Moschella RNBonnie Moss Marcus Moss Paula Mucci Andreja Muhic Beverly Mullen Hannah Mullen Peter Mullen DDSDouglas Muller DDSPaulette Munce Jennifer Muniz Natalie Muniz Gail Munson-Morrow CDADavid Murljacic Robert Murphy Rachel Murratti RDHCara Murray RDHDana Murray Tyler Murray Lisa Muscaro RDHCarmen Mylen CDAJean Nadle RDHRonald Nadler DDSGene Napoliello DDSKiranpreet Narain Daniel Nasser Brindha Natarajan DMDAl Natelli DDSCarmel Natelli RNCasey Natelli Matt Natelli Arlene Nathan CDASheldon Natkin DDSJane Natoli Elisa Nave Eric Navok Elena Nazarova DMDAlysia Nelson Peter Nelson DDSTashiba Nelson Wanda Nelson Korkutovic Nermina CDAMaria Nesko RDHDiane Neville Vivian Newstate Dorothy Ney CDAKa Yan Ng Shelley Nhan Katherine Ni Tammie Nielsen Jennifer Niles Carol Nixon RDHMark Nocera Darianne Noel RDHChristopher Noga Kevin Norige DMDNancy Norman RDHDonna Nowakowski CDALeomary Nunez Tracey Oberg Kerrie O’Brien Santa Ocasio Victoria Odesina APRNNichole Odess Claudia Odiaka Danielle Oester Lauren O’Hagan Thomas Ohlson DDSJudy Oldehoff-Goldman RDH

Paul O’leary Kathleen Orloske Beenish Orr Ginger Ortner Ed Owens Bruna Paca Dawn Paczkoski CDANicole Paitaris Kelly Palchik Angela Palmer Caitlin Palmer Raven Pancer Robin Pancoast Vickit Pandiscio CDAMary Ann Pangilinan Brett Pantera Robert Pantera DMDZayira Pantoja Dante Paolino Melissa Papio Cindy Paquin Joe Parets DMDCarly Park Taehyun Park Derricia Parker Robert Parker DMDSarah Parker CDASharyn Parker Hillary Parsons Monica Pascale Sallie Pasqualucci RDHWilliam Passolt Amit Patel DDSDr. Amy Patel Hardik Patel DDSNamrata Patel Vipul Patel DMDReshma Patel RPhDebra Patrician RNKenneth Patrician DMDJennifer Patton RDHChris Paulin Marie Paulis RDHLaura Pawelec Michelle Pawloski RDHEileen F. Pearce RDHGary Pearl DMDScott Pearl Brittney Pelletier CDAEnid Pelletier Tiffany Peloquin Courtney Perales Paola Peralta Jennifer Percy Katie Percy Dimitri Perdikis DDSKeily Perdomo Kaitlin Peretto Alice Perez Nydia Perez Rosaly Perez Edward Pergiovanni DMDMary Pergiovanni DMDKayla Perkins Alexander Perl Kristen Perugini RDHShana Peruti Kate Peters RDHMisty Peterson RDHNicole Peterson RDHPeter Peterson DMDMichelle Petruzzelli CDADerick Pham RDH

Hao Pham APRNTram Pham Ashley Phares Elisabeth Phillips Karen Phillips CDAAniello Picone Kristy Pinnix Sheldon Piperno DDSJacquelyn Pitcher Daniel Plourde Eva Plourde Sandra Plourde Ruth G Plummer Kyle Podpolucha CDAStephenie Pokorney Ellen Pollack Marion Pollack RNDonna Polletta Kurt Polley Laura Poltrack Nicole Pommer CDAHank Ponticelo Nataly Posada Michele Potvin-Piecuch Kelsey Poulter Patricia Poulter Kendra Powell CDAFrank Powers Macie Prajer Nancy Prajer Nancy Prajer Kim Preato RDHLinda Isis Primus RDH BSDH MHSBarbara Prine Anne Pringle Peter Proto Jan Pryor Kevin Purviance DMDKristie Quarles APRNTyrrell-John Quinones Jorge Rabat DDSAlex Rabkin Carol Radzunas Richard Ragaini Dennis Ragoza Thomas Raimann DDSErica Raimo Sarah Rainha Muamer Ramic Glenna Ramstein RDHSandra Ransom Anya Rapoport Gary Rappaport DMDMarlene Rappaport Kaitlin Raspo Peter Rathman DMDAnatoliy Ravin DDSHeather Ravin CDACaterina Razowski Kathy Redden RDHPrajwal Reddy Jessica Reder RDHFrances Reese Maria Rego Georgia Reid RDHKevin Reilly DMDSteven Reiner DDSMichael Reisman DDSSusan Reisman David Remiszewski AnnMarie Renaldi Jessica Resto

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Claudia Reynolds Peter Reynolds DMDMegan Rheaume Giana Ricci RDHMichelle Riccio David Rich Sam Rickis Heather Riedinger Lois Riloff Nick Riloff Ray Rinaldi DMDTyleana Rinaldi Miguel Rios Frank Risley Laurel Risom RDHBruce Ritchie Gabriela Rivera RDHJoel Rivera Karla Rivera Ruth Rivera CDAZaida Rivera Carol Roach Jamie Roach-Decker DDSBrittany Roberts Lillian Robinson Tiffany Robinson Ian Rockefeller Margot Rockefeller CDAEvelyn Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Ralph Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez-Torrent Anna Rogers Matthew Rogers DMDMary Rolka RDHGinaMarie Rollo Omaika Rolon CDAFrank Romano DMDBill Romero Cindy Ronan RDHVera Rosa EMTLucenia Rosario CDADenise Rose Henry Rosenberg DMDAndrew Rosenstein Allen Rosenthal DDSMichelle Rosenthal Daryl Ross Joe Rossi Dana Rotella DDSAngela Rovinelli Kathleen Roy RNGail Royer RDHLisa Royer RDHJacqueline Ruegg RNKristina Rush John Russo DMDStacy Ruth Meghan Ruzbasan Cynthia Rybczyk RDHWilliam Rybczyk Gregory Saam Ggita Safaian DMDAnn Sagalyn DMDAmal Salahedin RDHMoises Salas DDS, MDMadeline Salinas CDAMaria Salzano RDHAshkana Samadzadeh DMDJonathon Samburg DDSDavid Samson DMDMelanie Sanches

Albert Sanchez Evelyn Sanchez Natalia Sanchez Katie Sanders RDHAdam Sanford Angelina Santa Maria Elisia Santa Maria Gary Santa Maria DMDMichael Santacroce DMDRosalia Santana Elsa Santiago Ilia Santiago Roxanna Santiago Maria Santopietro CDAKelly Santos Luis Santos Elizabeth Saolowski Christine Saraceno RDHCarmen Sarmiento Nettie Sarro Ellen Satagaj RNPeter Sawka DMDMichele Sbona CDAPamela Schilling Tracy Schilling Emily Schramm Alecia Schubert RDHKaren Schultz Kathleen Schultz Shayla Schultz Alan Schupack DDSRachel Schupp Travis Schwanzer Sue Schwartz CDAJames Scialabba DMDMarc Scoles DMDMatthew Scoles DDSLetta Scott Lisa Scott Marylou Scrivani RDHAnnette Scully CDALisa Seabra-Veiga DMDMary Joy Secola Nicolas Segretario DMDMilagrosa Seguinot Joel Sepa Francesca Sergi Stephanie Serva Sara Servin Frank Sessa DDSKelly Seymour Kelly Seymour Deanna Shafran Hanna Shakal Colleen Shannon RDHWilliam Shannon Eric Shapiro DDSChristine Shapter Linda Shatkyvich Danielle Shaw Polina Shcherbatov DMDKeith Sheehan Pamela Sheehan Mary Shepard RDHRobert Shepard David Sherberg DMDManosinh Shields Patricia Shimchick Stuart Shoflick DMDNagesh Shrestha DMDLulzime Shuki Ann Siggens RDHJamie Silverman

Lauren Simard Marie Simard CDALisa Simoes Dr. Nancy Simonow Herman Singh Prashant Sinha Joseph Siracuse DMDRachelle Sirois Miroslawa Skiba Leonard Skope DDSWendy Sloss Cassandra Smallwood Alison Smith Barbara Smith Daryl Smith Dorothy Smith Karen Smith CDAMichelle Smith RDHNancy Smith Robert Smith Tabitha Smith David Snyderman DDSChristopher Soares Sandra Sobota Mohsen Sohljoo DMDLarisa Sokolson Caitlin Solazzo Lexi Solazzo Stephen Solazzo Gregory Solof DDSMichael Sonick DMDAmit Sood Lila Sorbo Robert Sorrentino DMDAlexa Soto Crystal Soucy Nicolina Soucy Arthur Sperling DMDRichard Sperry Terry Spiller EMTNancy Spohn Brittany Spooner Susan Sprano Avinash Sridhar Gerald St. Bernard Lisa St. Bernard Tiffany St. Bernard Daniel St. Hilaire Laura St.Bernard Sarah Stack RDHDavid Stagg Elizabeth Stagg Emily Stagg RNAlison Stahl Sakura Standish Angele Stanford Donna-Marie Stanford CDASonya Stanford Craig Stasulis DMD, MDIra Stein DDSKarin Steisel RDHPaula Stern DDSSarah Stevens Alyssa Stewart Amber Stewart RDHDeborah St John CDADebi Stockwell CDAKaryn Stockwell DMDStephanie Stoddart Sandra Stramoski RDHClaire Strand RNMatthew Strano

Elaine Strobel Nicole Strobel Sarah Stroiney Marjorie Stula CDAKarim Suarez Ruth Suarez Alexander Sukys Heather Sullivan Hassam Sultan Wenqi Sun Judith Surowiec CDAPenny Sutter Eleanor Sutton Phyllis Sutton Ali Svenson Caitlin Swallow Virgina Swanson Jennifer Sweat Emilie Swenson Sarah Swiatek RPhBernice Szafarek DMDSstefan Szafarek Bryan Szewczyk Deborah Szewczyk RDHMark Tacchi Anne Talbot Jennifer Talon Stephen Tansley Dany Taouk DMDRamona Tardif RDHMatthew Taricani Gina Tartaglia RDHAstrid Taveras Kyndra Taylor Louise Taylor Tami Taylor Kristi Teardo Jessica Theriault Susan Theriault RNMonica Thibeault CDASatyanarayanan Thirumalai DMDAshley Thody Debra Thody Nicole Thody LaKeshia Thomas Lexus Thomas Spillane Thomas Tyler Thomas Donald Thompson Jazmine Thompson Quentin Thompson Katie Timlin Ian Tingey DDSCraig Tini DDSKamilah Tisdale Donata Toce Doris Tolomei Sandra Toro Jenny Torres Naidin Torres Gary Toubman DMDArielle Tougas RDHSarah A. Treff Jody Trestman Martha Trevey APRNViviane Trinh Sujay Trivedi Christina Trombetta Dale Truman-Seaman CDAWilliam Tulloch Sarah Turbeville RDH

Thomas Turek DMDJaimie Tyler Kelley Tyler Priscillia Uba-Oyibo Griffin Udelson Martin Ungar DMDMontressor Upshaw DDSViera Uramova Allison Urbach RDHStephanie Urillo DDSEmily Utset Sweta Vachhani Donna Valente CDANna Valentin RDHGeorge Valentine DDSJasmine Valenzuela Tara Valintas Denise Van Kempen Deborah Van Wright Kristin Van Wright RDHSara Vasiliou Jaimie Vassiliou Saycha Vazquez Vivian Vazquez Dunajt Vejselovski RDHNeil Ventura Short Verlette Catherine Viagrande RNRichard Viagrande DMDSusan Vickstrom Corsini Victoria Jill Vigue LMTThais Villalba Luis Villanueva Michael Vincelette Michele Vincent CDANadia Virgile CDALeigh-Lynn Vitukinas RDHMatilda Vllahu Lauren Vo RDHMai Vo Yen Vo RDHSally Voegeli Danielle Voisine Bowen Arabella Von Walstrom Alicia Voukides Joanne Vozzolo Myhanh Vu DMDMelinda Vullo Benjamin Waldman DDSRhodesia Walker Safiyah Wallace Andrea Walsh RDHErin Walsh Patricia Walsh RDHShannon Walsh Jessica Ward CDAMatthew Ward Diane Warner RDHLucy Warren Perry Wasserlauf DMDMargaret Watson CDARonald Webb Mary Webb, LCSW Ashley Webb, MFT William Weidner Denise Weik David Weil DDSRachael Weir Barry Weiss DMDKC Wenning Bonnie Westlake RDHBrett Weyman DDS, MD

Michelle Wheatley RDHBrienne Whidden Brielan Whitaker Diane White Sharon White Linda Wickman Art Wilk DDSSuzanne Willette RDHBridget Willet-Wenning DDSClaudia Williams Joyce Williams RNCasey Williamson Bonitdha Wilson Emmett Wilson DDSFranklin Wilson DMDJessica Wilson Shanea Wilson CDADesiree Wimberly Mary Windish CDASusan Wishart James Wjollschlager DDSDanielle Wojtaszek Alexander Wong Carrie Wong DDSJohn Wong DMDKate Wonneberger Pam Wood RDHCarol Wooden DDSSuna Woods DDSKendra Woodtke Nora Woolen RDHDavaughn Wright Gladys Wright Tavaughn Wright Catherine Wu David Wu DMDJonathan Wu Victoria Wu Ermir Xhihani RDHErmir Xhimitiku Edward Xu Kong Chee Yang RDHRobert Yau Shruti Yedave Marie Vera Yigle Kaljob Jennifer You DMDJamie Young Josh Young Pamela Young RDHLinda Younger Wenjie Yu Michael Yungaitis Robert Zager Rose Zajac RDHKrystyna Zalewski Donald Zalucky DDSTiani Zapata Seyedeh Maryam Zekavat Elizabeth Zepko Jenny Zhang Yu Zheng DMDElizabeth Zhu Xing Zhu Victoria Zimmerman Allison Zinn Vina Zinn Danielle Zora Zsa Zsa Katarzyna Zurawski Jennifer Zysk John Zyzo

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CTMOM at a glance

They stood in line and waited throughout the cold stormy night, hoping to obtain the care they desperately needed…On April 16-17, 2011, the Connecticut Mission of Mercy held a two day dental clinic in Waterbury. Wilby High School and North End Middle School graciously and generously hosted the event at their school campus. Patients were treated on a first-come, first-serve basis. They waited their turn to see a dentist for an initial evaluation and to prioritize dental services needed.

Patients traveled from 186 cities, towns and villages throughout the state to attend the clinic. It should also be noted patients attended the clinic from California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

The following table lists the number of patients by county/state and percentages:

County/State #ofPatientS PerCent_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fairfield County 171 9.23%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hartford County 357 21.56%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Litchfield County 144 7.78%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Middlesex County 55 2.97%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

New Haven County (includes Waterbury) 945 51.03%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

New London County 51 2.75%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tolland County 33 1.78%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Windham County 17 0.92%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

California 2 0.10%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Florida 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Georgia 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Illinois 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Kentucky 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Maine 2 0.10%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Maryland 3 0.16%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Massachusetts 7 0.38%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

New York 9 0.42%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oregon 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pennsylvania 1 0.05% _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rhode Island 5 0.21%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

South Carolina 4 0.21%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Texas 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Virginia 1 0.05%_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Grand ToTal 1,852

The vast majority of patients were adults, as only 64 pediatric patients (age 13 and younger) received treatment over the weekend. The utilization of services by adults further proves the definite need for adult services in our state. It is our opinion the number of pediatric patients has decreased due to the increase in Husky providers throughout the state.

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When we evaluated the breakdown of ethnic groups, we found the following:

As part of registration, patients were asked about their dental visit history. The following table provides the length of time since their last dental appointment.

Not surprisingly, the vast majority of patients indicated they either did not have dental insurance, or they were unable to afford the co-pay associated with their plans in order to receive necessary dental care.

In our ongoing efforts to improve the program and to take CTMOM to the next level, we saw that we could meet a tremendous need by assisting our patients in finding a dental home. This year, CTMOM reached out to the Community Health Centers (CHC) throughout the state for assistance with this initiative. Informational tables were set-up throughout the clinic for CHC staff to assist patients in finding a dental and in many cases, a medical home. In addition, a post-clinic follow- up letter was mailed to all patients who did not have insurance or a dental home, recommending they contact their local CHC to continue their commitment to their oral and overall health.

All patients received basic oral health instructions, oral health education literature, toothbrushes and toothpaste in order to maintain their long term oral health. In addition to basic instructions, 1,160 patients received comprehensive oral healthcare instructions. Particular attention was paid to the strong parallel between good nutrition and good oral health.

Procedures _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oral Exams 1,852_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prophys (Cleanings) 404_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oral Hygiene Instructions (Comprehensive) 1,160_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fluoride Treatments 428_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Full Mouth Debridements 137_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Periapical X-rays 1,300_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bitewing X-rays 103_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Panoramic X-rays 256_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oral Cancer Screenings 1,734_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sealants 128_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Restorative-Amalgam Fillings 95_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Composite Fillings 1,051_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Re-cement Crowns 2_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pre-fab post and core 1_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Core Buildup 19 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

S S Crowns 4_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Direct & Indirect Pulp Caps 18_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pulpotomies 6_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Endodontic-Root Canals 100_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oral Surgery-Extractions 935_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Biopsy 3_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prosthethics-Partials 36_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Interim partials (flippers) 95_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Denture Relines 2_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Add Tooth 10_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Replace Tooth 1_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repair denture 6_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ToTal Procedures 9,986

These patients made up 14.42% of the clinic this year. It is possible these patients have made CTMOM clinics their dental home.

Patients were extremely grateful for all the services that were provided to them. “Thank you,” “God Bless you” and “Muchas gracias” were spoken again and again throughout the day and grateful tears were shed by many.

CTMOM 2011 could not have been a success without the guidance of our dedicated CTMOM Steering Committee and hundreds of volunteers who donated their time and expertise to the project, some of whom volunteered for the entire event including setup and breakdown. Dental, Medical, Professional and Community Volunteers all came together to ensure that patients received an efficient and caring experience. We welcomed the America’s Mission of Mercy Team from Kansas, the Moose 6 AmeriCorps Team, Judicial Branch Community Service Program Work Crews and high school students to assist in the set-up, breakdown and actual clinic days. We also welcomed the assistance of the members of Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, Rhode Island and New York’s teams. For the fourth year, the staff of Integrity Sales and Solutions, LLC and Jordan Byron generously donated their time before, during and after the clinic and provided all the computer hardware and software needed for registration, radiology and data collection for the event. Licensed Massage Therapists from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association provided massages to extremely appreciative volunteers throughout the clinic days. A team of dentists provided emergency care to any patient who needed follow up treatment from a procedure received at the clinic. This care is provided for 30 days immediately following the mission at no cost to the patient.

VolunTeer sTaTisTics_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CTMOM Steering Committee & Leads 65_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dentists 298_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dentists (out of state) 5_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Students 119_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Residents 5 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hygienists 166_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hygiene Students 118_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Assistants 185_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Assisting Students 47_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Laboratory Technicians 23_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Administrators 29_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dental Distributors/Field Representatives/Equipment Technicians 21_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pharmacist/Students 19_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Physicians/Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Student 4_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nurse/Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Student/Nursing Assistant/ Medical Student/EMT 53_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Translators/Interpreters 22_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Volunteers 504_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ToTal VolunTeers 1,683

Over the past 4 years, CTMOM has served 6,777 patients and provided $3,562,336 of free oral healthcare. We want to do it again, but we need your help!

help uS help OTherS!

How you can help to make this program happen:1. Be a volunteer! Just log on to www.cfdo.org

to register.2. Make a personal donation! You can make

your donation by going to www.cfdo.org and clicking on the Contribute tab.

INVEST IN THE GOOD ORAL HEALTH OF YOUR COMMUNITY!

You can also mail your donation to: Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach 835 West Queen Street Southington, CT 06489

3. Talk to your company about being a sponsor! Please contact us regarding sponsorship opportunities for your company, 860.378.1800 or jbicknell@cfdo.org

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Fortress & CTMOM

Webster Bank

look Who’s Talking

The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) has endorsed Fortress’ professional liability insurance for its members since 2003. As a dentist-owned and operated insurance company, we feel a special bond to the dental community and take pride in the high level of service we provide dentists.

Fortress has been a corporate sponsor of the Connecticut Mission of Mercy since its inception in 2008. Our sponsorship is one way we demonstrate our commitment to the CSDA and its members. CTMOM offers Fortress a unique way to give back to the dental community. The sponsorship has the added benefit of supporting the CSDA’s members’ goal of providing dental care to individuals lacking access to regular dental care.

Fortress has also sent employees from its Illinois headquarters to volunteer at CTMOM. I have personally volunteered at two CTMOM events. I know I speak for

all Fortress employees who have volunteered when I say how my experience at CTMOM has touched me in an extraordinary way. Volunteering has given me the chance to work side-by-side with CSDA members and staff and witness the professionalism they bring to their work. It has also been personally rewarding to see and hear the gratitude of the individuals receiving dental services at CTMOM. I always felt my time at CTMOM has contributed to making the community a better place for at least for one day.

CTMOM is a wonderful event that helps people and changes lives. Fortress is proud to be a sponsor and I am proud of all the Fortress employees who have volunteered for CTMOM over the years.

Bill PassoltPresident and CEOFortress Insurance Company

With a vested interest in helping our communities thrive, Webster partners with programs like the CT Mission of Mercy, a terrific program and one that we have supported since its inception in 2008. Since then MOM has grown to serve thousands across Connecticut and we are pleased to be a part of this success helping individuals and families secure dental services that are so essential to living a healthy life.

At Webster Bank, we give of ourselves in the communities we serve. This commitment is both a core value that helps define who we are and a tradition since we were

founded in 1935. Webster supports hundreds of not-for-profit organizations throughout our four state footprint that serve those who need a helping hand with securing food and shelter, building economic self-reliance through education and financial literacy, and securing essential health and human services. Helping a broad set of organizations build a strong and self-reliant community is at the heart of Webster’s corporate giving program.

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I can’t express with words, how grateful I am to

the CT Mission of Mercy for the dental work they

provided. Not only will I be free on pain, I will

have my self esteem again. Thank you, Wendy P.

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patients

Can’t believe how quick and how little pain

involved – Everyone was great!

Thank you all! Stacey

Everyone, from the parking attendants to the people at the exit when I left, was so friendly. Each station I went through was the same. Always saw a smiling face, a face who was willing to help out. The fact that so many people donated their time to this event is amazing. Everyone made you feel special.

So from the bottom of my heart, Thank you again!Ian BethuneNewington, CT

Dear CTMOM,

Thank you for your kindness and expertise today

at your dental clinic. I unexpectedly am without

insurance and I truly appreciate your kindness.

Sincerely, Mary A.

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you

for what you guys did this weekend. As someone

who has been unemployed without dental

insurance (and health insurance to boot), I hadn’t

been able to get the proper care for my teeth as I’d

like or was used to. Unfortunately, I missed out on

last year’s because honestly I didn’t know about it

until after the fact. But this year, I made sure I was

able to attend. Thank you from the bottom of my

heart!

Very organized, greatest doctors and staff,

everyone was very nice and professional. JeromeI was very impressed with the efficiency in which

everything was done without sacrificing the

quality of work.

Bill R.

My boyfriend brought me here at 2:30 a.m. I am

so happy to be out of pain. Thank you so much.

God bless all of you! Donna

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Good Morning ---

I just wanted to let you know that yesterday was my

first time volunteering for the CT MOM event and

I had a wonderful time. Everyone that I met, from

patient to volunteer to area leader to dentists was

so friendly and helpful. The procedure seemed to

flow so smoothly. It was a great experience and I

am looking forward to doing it again next year.

Thank you and thank you to all of the dentists &

hygienists that offered their time - what a fantastic

program.

Sue LaCombe

I just wanted to take this opportunity to

congratulate and thank each of you for your

tremendous work on the Waterbury Mission of

Mercy event. It was a pleasure to work with each of

you and the entire MOM group that you assembled.

I can tell you that the overwhelming opinion from

everyone on the City of Waterbury team has been

nothing short of amazement as to the success of

the clinic. On behalf of Mayor Michael Jarjura and

the entire City of Waterbury a sincere thanks to all.

Please let me know if we can be of any assistance in

the future.

Be well,

Joe Geary

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the CTMOM 2011 dental clinic in Waterbury. I know that we made a difference in almost 2000 people’s lives but they also made a difference in my life. As I sat there with my patients and heard their stories I was both humbled and full of gratitude. They sat there next to me, sharing their stories with honesty and I did my best in that 5 minute interaction to help them feel safe, important and cared for.

As I sat there gazing into the crowd of hundreds in the theatre seats I thought about the last time I was in a dimly lit theatre. Was I seeing a play at Long Wharf, seeing a show at the Shubert, at a James Taylor concert?? I couldn’t recall, but I was sure I didn’t have a sleeping bag and pillow with me, and I’m sure I wasn’t cold, tired and scared or in pain. I was thinking if I had made 3 bad decisions in a row or hadn’t had the unconditional support of my family would I be sitting there with my 3 year old by my side, cold, tired and in pain.

For me, the most astonishing trait I saw in these people was their sheer patience. Some slept out in the cold all night and didn’t complain, but I complained about the cold on the short walk from the car. Some of them waited hours and hours to see the medical personnel, sitting in the hard wooden bleachers and not one person complained. Every day at work some patient is complaining about the wait to be seen, the wait for the doctor, the wait for their ride. I wonder why their time is so important. Was the time of those hundreds of patients not as important??? Yet not one complained about the 12, 14, 16 hour wait to see the dentist. Again I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity and experience. I learned a lot that day. I look forward to next year.

Thank you again.Liz Melvin

volunteers

Thank you for affording me the opportunity

to volunteer at the MOM. I received so much

more then what I offered in volunteering. My

experience with the patients, the dentists and

fellow volunteers was something that I will never

forget. Everyone who I met throughout the

entire day was so appreciative for the services

they received. It truly was a wonderful experience

and a day I will never forget. An exhausting day,

but what I received was worth every sore muscle

I felt at the end of the day. I thank you for this

opportunity and was so impressed with the

organization of the entire clinic.

Kudos to you and your team for all your efforts

and commitment.

Luci

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