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Children’s Dentistry hosted 40 middle, high school and college students. The students are participants of the "Explorer Program" sponsored by the Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS) to introduce young people to the various and diverse areas of dentistry. All of the students have expressed interest in a career in the dental field.
The Explorers meet six times to learn and "practice" dentistry. They visit two private dental offices; the other meetings are held at the MDDS headquarters.
At our office, our staff set up stations where groups could rotate to learn about infant oral health, nutrition, sealants, the use of lasers and how to place fillings. Sparkle the Tooth Fairy gave tours of our office to the students, teachers and parents.
The evening session ended with pizza and a huge cake decorated with a baby and the title "First Tooth/ First Visit", a reminder that effective lifelong prevention begins early.
We were told by MDDS that our office was the best session ever for the Explorers! We love helping young people who are interested in dentistry. We believe it is the best and the most fulfilling career!
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