Welcome to our page! This is the Tufts chapter of the National Hispanic Dental Association. We were founded in 1994 and Dr. Correa is currently our faculty advisor.
About us:
- We have the same mission as the National Hispanic Dental Association:
- Promote the oral health of the Hispanic community through improved prevention, treatment, and education
- Provide a voice for the Hispanic oral health professional in the United States
- Foster research and knowledge concerning Hispanic oral health problems
- Disseminate information to both Hispanic dental professionals and the community-at-large
- Provide a worldwide source of continuing education for oral health professionals serving the Hispanic community
- Stimulate interest and encourage entry of Hispanics into oral health careers
Our Officers 2019-2020:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Leopoldo Correa, Dr. Martha Forero
President: Janelle Diaz (D20)
President-Elect: Daniela Rendon (D21)
Vice President: Vanessa Diaz (D21)
Secretary: Gabriela Sangiovanni (D21)
Treasurer: Virginia Perello (D22)
Historian: Colleen Oleynik (D21)
Admissions Rep: Jesus Vivar (D22)
Community Service Reps: Eliana Valdes (IS21) & Melissa Ruiz (D20)
Some of our recent community service events included:
East Boston Health Fair
Chestnut Park Assisted Living Center: Oral Health Education
Participation in MHDA oral health fairs in Boston areas
Colgate Mobile VAN “Bright Smiles/Bright Future,” Boston MA
Global Service Learning Trip to Dominican Republic
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