ABC 7 and Colgate-Palmolive Join NYUCD in Cosponsoring Free Oral Health Screenings for 3,500 New Yorkers
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From
Tuesday, April 22, through Saturday, April 26, NYUCD opened its doors
to more than 3,500 New York adults and children for five days of free
oral health screenings, plus oral cancer exams, sealants and mouth
guards for children, and full denture replacements for senior citizens.
Two new services were also added to the screening program: blood glucose
testing and an on-site panel of experts, who provided screening participants
the opportunity to “Ask the Experts” any question about
oral health. NYUCD’s long time screening partner, ABC 7, once again led a vigorous campaign of public service announcements in advance of the screening week, and popular ABC 7 meteorologist Sam Champion hosted the screenings and broadcast stories directly from the College on cutting-edge issues in dentistry, including the dentist’s role in monitoring the diabetic patient and the link between periodontal disease and preterm, low birth-weight infants. This year, for the first time, NYUCD and ABC 7 were joined by a new partner, Colgate-Palmolive, which provided complimentary oral health products. “With so many people in need,” said Dean Alfano, NYUCD, ABC 7, and Colgate-Palmolive felt it essential to join forces in order to offer as much free care as possible to the people of New York. The screening week was a massive undertaking, and in addition to thanking our media and corporate partners, I also want to recognize Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. Francis V. Panno and his team, who coordinated a flawless event. Indeed, everyone at NYUCD worked very hard to make it successful and should feel extremely proud of their contribution to increased access to health care for New Yorkers.” )
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