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Values
unleash potential
serve first
DCA was pleased to welcome Abby Frey to the DCA family in 2019. She was instrumental in leading our first-ever, focused training for dental assistants! The
JAMAICA SEALANT PROJECT
role of the DA is a critical one to the patient experience and
In November, KDA’s Dr. Maniwang and three hygienists traveled to Jamaica on a dental
success of our practices. This new
mission trip. For more than 30 years, this group of dental providers has brought oral health
program will develop and unleash
care services to a community of sugar cane factory workers and their families in a small
potential in our DAs across the
town near Duncan, Jamaica. Six years ago, KDA got involved and extended preventive care
DCA family!
to the schools with a program called the Jamaica Sealant Project. Our goal is to educate the children, parents, and teachers about oral health, as well as place sealants to protect the children’s permanent molars from tooth decay (the number one disease in children). They bring portable equipment to aid in exams, place the sealants, and conduct health fairs to educate the community. This community, without our help, would have no access to care. We also supply them each year with school supplies, books and education materials for the children and parents regarding dental health and its relationship with overall health.
move forward
The team and families at KDA celebrating the fall season in style. This fun-loving group is always looking for ways to move forward and grow stronger together!
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