Malvern, PA (June 21, 2012) – DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, recently sponsored the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA) Community Service Day. The Community Service Day was held in conjunction with the ADHA’s 89th Annual Session in Phoenix, AZ on June 13th.
DentalEZ provided 12 Identafi® oral cancer screening devices to ADHA hygienists who volunteered their time during the Community Service Day to perform oral cancer screenings to residents of the South Mountain Senior Center, a local organization located in Phoenix.
All attendees of ADHA 2012 were invited to participate in the 2012 Community Service Day Project. Approximately 50 hygienists signed up to volunteer for the event, and approximately 60 residents of the senior center were in attendance. Volunteers provided oral cancer screenings, oral health exams, toothbrush prophylaxis, fluoride varnish and oral health education for the senior citizens.
After their oral care sessions, the seniors were directed to the Patient Education area where they received goody bags filled with additional educational information relevant to the older age group.
“We’re very happy that the Identafi® was put to good use,” noted Randy Arner, VP of Marketing for DentalEZ Group. “Not only was there a crowd all day, but a suspicious lesion was found on one patient who will now receive follow up care. Early detection is the key to surviving oral cancer so we’re very pleased to be able to help. Thanks to the ADHA for holding this event!”
Visit https://www.facebook.com/youradha or http://blog.dentalez.com/2012-adha-community-service-day/ for further details and pictures of ADHA’s Community Service Day.
For more information on the Identafi®, please visit www.identafi.net, www.DentalEZ.com, or call 1-866-DTE-INFO for information on all DentalEZ products.
FIG 1 – ADHA member performs an oral cancer screening on a South Mountain Senior Center resident with the Identafi device
About DentalEZ® Group
DentalEZ® Group is committed to advancing the practice of dentistry through innovative products and services. Encompassing six distinct product brands—StarDental®, DentalEZ®, CustomAir®, RAMVAC®, NevinLabs™ and Columbia Dentoform® —DentalEZ® Group manufactures everything in the operatory, from handpieces to chairs to vacuum systems to dental simulation models, creating a complete line of products to elevate the health, comfort, and efficiency of the dental operatory. For more information, please visit www.dentalez.com.
