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 2020-2021:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Leopoldo Correa & Dr. Martha Forero
| President | Daniela Rendon (D21) |
| President Elect | Jesus Vivar (D22) |
| Vice President | Gabriela Sangiovanni (D21) |
| Treasurer | Virginia Perello (D22) |
| Secretary | Vanessa Diaz (D21) |
| Historian | Colleen Oleynik (D21) |
| Community Service Rep. | Laimarie Alas (D22) |
| Admission Rep. | Shivani Rajkumar (D22) |
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
Spanish Terminology Course
Operative Help Sessions
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