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much a beautiful smile can change someone’s life, and it’s a great feeling to be part of that experience. I come from a very large family, and I am happy to be back home and closer to my relatives. Tom is a Floridian, and it took some convincing to get him to try living in New York amid the snow and cold. This will
are avid sports fans. The Miami Heat, Washington Redskins, and the New York Yankees are our teams. Believe it or not, Tom was a Yankees fan before I even met him 36 years ago, so I didn’t have to convert him.
(Brewster, New York) — On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, the entire hygiene team at Putnam Dental Associates in Brewster was awarded the prestigious Westchester Dental Hygienists’ Association, Inc., Outstanding Contributions in the Community Award, an award given to those who exemplify volunteerism with a common denominator to improve the lives of those in need. This year, the Westchester Dental Hygienists’ Association, Inc. decided to nominate an entire dental office for their teamwork approach to improving the lives of those they serve and their endless contribution to the underserved populations within their community and overseas. According to WDHA President Josephine Booth, RDH, BA, “Putnam Dental Associates is a multifaceted office that really shows how to put the word team into teamwork. Throughout the year, this office holds various events and seminars with their community. Education and awareness is their goal, whether it’s providing oral cancer screenings, HPV seminars, oral health and wellness, pregnancy/baby dental care, sleep apnea, or various dental concerns. Putnam Dental Associates provides important information to help individuals improve their quality of life.” Since May 2012, Putnam Dental Associates has organized and hosted Dentistry From the Heart, an event providing free dental services to those in need. Incorporating various dental specialties is the key to providing necessary care to the first 100 attendees. General dentists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and the office team are recruited to this amazing event led by Putnam Dental Associates. be his second winter, as well as Dora’s, our chubby rescue chihuahua. Funny enough, Dora has adapted to the change in weather much more easily than Tom! In our free time, we play golf, read, and watch movies. We like cooking and trying new recipes together. Shopping for ingredients, prepping, and making a meal is a great date night. We also play scrabble and card games like cribbage, gin rummy, and canasta. As extremely competitive individuals, our games are always a lot of fun. Finally, we
Overall, our move back has been wonderful. I love being around for the holidays and celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s. Personally, I’ve been loving the snow, and maybe after a few years, Tom will love it too. Happy holidays and we will see you soon. –Clare Kaufman FRONT DESK TEAM LEAD
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD
Each fall, Putnam Dental Associates embarks on a mission trip to Palmarito, a small village in the Dominican Republic. Bringing their own supplies and equipment, the team provides much-needed dental service to this impoverished community. The team performs dental services in extremely poor working conditions, yet patients of all ages are
seen. The need for care in this community is endless, and the team provides treatment, preventative care, and education to improve the quality of life of those served. Throughout the year, the team hosts several fundraisers to acquire the funding needed to purchase portable equipment, and donations are collected from various resources, including WDHA. According to Booth, “Putnam Dental Associates is an amazing office and an excellent example of volunteerism. Their dedication to those in need comes from their heart. They work year-round to make our world a better place, providing education, compassion, and care. The Westchester Dental Hygienists’ Association is very proud to nominate Putnam Dental Associates for their Outstanding Contributions in the Community.”
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