2005 Dental Assistants recognition week.Thank you for sharing the old and new ideas of observing DARW around the world. We appreciate the time you took to honor DARW and the time and effort made to tell others in the field how it worked. We are pleased to present all the entries from the 2005 DARW competition. DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOLS FIRST PLACE PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE SEATFLE, WA Presented by Karen Rebiger, CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. PIMA started off with governmental recognition in the form of a proclamation from Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire and got active by flossing flossing, n the mechanical cleansing of interproximal tooth surfaces with stringlike, waxed or unwaxed dental floss or tape. flossing aids, n. the teeth of third graders and demonstrating what plaque looks like with the help of a mirror. At a day care, they demonstrated flossing and distributed oral hygiene Oral Hygiene Definition Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. materials. They also set up table clinics at their school and distributed floss (Free, Libre and Open Source Software) See free software and open source. and delicious molar cookies. SECOND PLACE NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCES WAHPETON, ND Presented by Lucinda Johnson More than 60 toothbrush shaped pins were made and distributed to the school's affiliation sites and signs were made for each office announcing DARW. Ms. Molar and Tooth Fairy were in evidence at campus sites staffing tables that ran a raffle for a nearby crisis center and visiting clinics and handing out toothpaste. Students attending a seminar and brunch in Fargo and staffed a booth promoting DARW and the dental assisting profession. NDAA NDAA National Defense Authorization Act NDAA National District Attorneys Association NDAA Non-Developmental Airlift Aircraft NDAA National Democratic Action Association NDAA National Dunking Association of America NDAA Nebraska Dental Assistants Association hosted a presentation for students during DARW and students performed toothprints for the Toothprint Project. Students also presented hometown health talks at their own hometown grade schools throughout North Dakota, promoting DARW and dental assisting, and the NDSCS NDSCS North Dakota State College of Science library and clinic were decorated throughout the week. HONORABLE MENTION SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE NORTH MANKATO, MN Presented by Jennifer Dumdei A fun-filled and busy week marked the first week-long observation of DARW by this school's faculty and students. A gift or Recognition buttons and note pads was made to the students on Monday and on Tuesday and Thursday students held a toothbrush exchange. On Wednesday the college president spoke to the students and was presented with a DARW button and a certificate of appreciation. Thursday saw the faculty treating the D.A. students to an indoor picnic. SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE South Florida Community College (SFCC), serving more than 19,000 area residents annually, has campuses and centers in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties, Fla. The Highlands Campus, on 228 acres, yes is located two miles south of Avon Park, Florida. AVON PARK, FL Presented by Kim Andrews Dental offices in the community that participate in extramural extramural /ex·tra·mu·ral/ (-mur´il) situated or occurring outside the wall of an organ or structure. extramural situated or occurring outside the wall of an organ or structure. rotations were treated with doughnuts and orange juice served by SFCC SFCC Santa Fe Community College (New Mexico) SFCC Spokane Falls Community College SFCC State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO) SFCC South Florida Community College (Avon Park, FL) D.A. students in honor of DARW. These same offices received student-created baskets containing gourmet coffees, teas, fruit, nuts and other goodies including the Dental Assistant dental assistant n. A person trained to assist a dentist with clinical and administrative procedures. Journal and ADAA ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America ADAA American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Art Dealers Association of America (since 1962; New York City, NY, USA) ADAA Aberdeen and District Angling Association membership applications. The baskets also included a gift certificate for Outback Steak House. ALSO NOTED ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL CAREERS BOISE, ID Presented by Jennifer Gardner Students received daily treats such as massages, ice cream sundaes and continental breakfasts. They also got serious with visits to preschoolers to teach oral hygiene and with bulletin boards featuring career information and information on the importance of dental assisting in the dental field. AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NURSING FERN PARK, FL Presented by Dana Wickman, CDA, EFDA EFDA European Fusion Development Agreement EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA Equipment Facilities Design Authorization A party with refreshments got the week off to a good start as students learned what DARW was all about. Then during the week students were "thanked" or recognized each day with a small gift concluding with a Friday Goody Bag. Externship externship holding the position of an extern. externship Acting internship, see there students were not overlooked and received a card and photo. ASCENSION COLLEGE GONZALES, LA Presented by Kristy Kelly Luncheon with an inscribed in·scribe tr.v. in·scribed, in·scrib·ing, in·scribes 1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. cake and souvenir T-shirts marked DARW at this school. An instructor from the dental hygiene dental hygiene n. The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease. Also called oral hygiene. department at LSU LSU Louisiana State University LSU Large Subunit LSU La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) LSU La Sierra University LSU Link State Update (OSPF) LSU Learning Support Unit Dental School made a presentation providing insight into the future careers of these dental assisting students. THE BRYMAN SCHOOL PHOENIX, AZ Presented by Vivian Koistinen "Making a Small Difference" was the DARW theme here. Students visited a children's club and provided oral hygiene education and conducted a "sock drive" to benefit those at a school for the homeless. While distributing the socks, D.A. CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE SAN DIEGO, CA Presented by Aleyenne S. Jonas Monday through Friday brought different forms of recognition and awareness in honor of DARW with highlights including a speaker on cultural awareness in health care, cake, small gifts and buttons and Sullivan-Schein reps showing and telling how impression materials are made and how their products work. CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL Presented by Marilyn Pliskin, RDH RDH abbr. Registered Dental Hygienist RDH, n an abbreviation for registered dental hygienist. Community outreach highlighted DARW week in Lauderdale Lakes with these D.A. students showing preschoolers how to brush and floss. An essay contest was held on "Why I Chose to Become a Dental Assistant" and a party with favors and refreshments was given for the future dental assistants. CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, TX Presented by LaVerne Johnson, RDA RDA abbr. recommended daily allowance Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are quantities of nutrients in the diet that are required to maintain good health in people. D.A. students visited a day care center in the company of Robin the Wisdom Tooth wis·dom tooth n. The third molar tooth on both sides of each jaw that erupts from the 17th to the 23rd year. Wisdom tooth One of the four last teeth on the top and bottom rows of teeth. Also called a third molar. " and helped youngsters learn about oral hygiene. A different group visited a senior center to share knowledge on gum disease gum disease Dentistry Gingival disease, often in the form of gingivitis and bone loss 2º to toxins produced by bacteria in plaque accumulating along the gum line Clinical Early–painless bleeding; pain appears with advanced GD as bone loss around the and oral hygiene too. Senior students received gift bleaching kits from Ultradent and a guest lecturer spoke on dental careers. All students received a gift each day of DARW and the week was concluded with a party. THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH EDUCATION FAIRFIELD, NJ Students sponsored a Walk-A-Thon during DARW to raise money for Operation Smile foundation, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides reconstructive surgery reconstructive surgery n. Plastic surgery. reconstructive surgery, n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons. to indigent indigent 1) n. a person so poor and needy that he/she cannot provide the necessities of life (food, clothing, decent shelter) for himself/herself. 2) n. one without sufficient income to afford a lawyer for defense in a criminal case. children suffering from cleft lip and/or cleft palates. They raised over $1000. LAKE AREA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Lake Area Technical Institute is a respected technical institute in the northeast region of South Dakota. Located in Watertown, SD, the campus lies on 30 acres of land, which is home to seven buildings that are completely occupied with the latest technology. WATERTOWN, SD Presented by Rhonda Bradberry T-shirts were designed and worn for the duration of DARW. Head Start and other local preschoolers were invited to drop in and learn about the dental office, dental assisting and get educated about oral hygiene, dangers of smokeless tobacco, nutrition and other timely topics. Each received a toothbrush donated by Sunstar Butler. 75 high school students were invited to drop in and learn about dental assisting and the tools of the trade, and the week was capped by a luncheon for students and staff provided by the South Dakota Dental Assistants Association. LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EUGENE, OR Presented by Leslie Greer T-shirts proclaiming "Assistant Extraordinaire ex·tra·or·di·naire adj. Extraordinary: a jazz singer extraordinaire. [French, from Old French, from Latin extra " kicked off DARW and preceded many activities including a radiology field trip, a pizza party, gift bags from Sullivan-Schein, an elementary school visit with the tooth fairy to teach kids oral hygiene and a Sonicare demo where each D.A. student received an IntelliClean electric toothbrush and CE credit. MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE Midlands Technical College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public, two-year college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high quality post-secondary education that Expanded Duty D.A. Program COLUMBIA, SC Presented by Martha H. Hanks, DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S To celebrate DARW, 17 D.A. students and five faculty were treated to lunch and entry to the Edventure Center in Columbia, SC. Participants enjoyed childlike play in the Center and learned about the educational resources available. Large scale tooth models had been created by the students in their morphology classes the previous fall and were on display at the Center. NORTHEAST METRO CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN Presented by Teresa White A service project for DARW was initiated "Operation Plaque Attack." This was aimed at benefiting the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and involved collecting healthy snacks such as sugar-free gum and pretzels along with oral health care products and sending them overseas. REMINGTON COLLEGE NASHVILLE, TN Presented by Eva Loring CDA, RDA Essays and posters were required of students and they were asked to focus on why they chose dental assisting for a career, how they planned to impact the dental community and what the DARW projects meant to them and their schools. On a hands-on level they set up a booth in the school and provided brushing and flossing instructions and distributed free toothpaste. SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE Savannah Technical College is a small technical institution located in Savannah, Georgia. This college has degree programs such as Electrical Engineering Technician, as well as certificate programs such as Medical Transcription. SAVANNAH Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , GA Presented by Debi White Annual events for this school include a DARW luncheon at which students receive a T-shirt to be worn when attending the Hinman Dental Meeting. Fund-raising activities are also conducted with the J.C. Lewis Health Center Union Mission for the purpose of providing funding for dentures and partials for the homeless. A video detailing this activity was made and presented at a Hinman table clinic. SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE The Seattle Vocational Institute, along with North Seattle Community College, Seattle Central Community College, and South Seattle Community College, makes up the Seattle Community College District. SEATTLE, WA Presented by Margaret M. Camden On the air in Seattle. A public service radio announcement was made on KOMO Komo Kommodore (German Squadron Commander) 4 News in Seattle announcing DARW and recognizing dental assistants and their contribution to community health. SVI SVI Serveur Vocal Intéractif (French) SVI Sludge Volume Index (biological wastewater treatment - clarifiers) SVI Shareholder Value Index SVI Schweizerischer Verband der Informatikorganisationen students made a presentation on hygiene and nutrition to Head Start children and prepared a bulletin board showing dental assistants at work around the world. WALKER CAREER CENTER INDIANAPOLIS, IN Presented by Candy M. Ryan Evening students attended a meeting of the Indianapolis DAS to kick off DARW, and on Tuesday, a letter from Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson arrived that honored the school's D.A. students. Each student received a dental goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. bag on Wedneday and to end the week family and friends were invited to attend student-presented table clinics on oral health and hygiene amidst a party atmosphere of gifts and fun foods. WEMOCO CAREER & TECHNICAL ED CENTER SPENCERPORT, NY Presented by Cindy Christensen Students decorated a school window display with information on DARW and dental health; a dental health newsletter created in honor of DARW was circulated throughout the school. Preschoolers received a classroom visit for oral hygiene instructions and were shown what a visit to the dental office would be like. Giving and Getting: The D.A. students received flowers and "A Day at the Spa" from cosmetology cos·me·tol·o·gy n. The study or art of cosmetics and their use. [French cosmétologie : cosmétique, cosmetic; see cosmetic + -logie, -logy. students and presented dental assistants at nearby Small Smiles Dentistry with flowers and recognition. DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATIONS FIRST PLACE MIDLAND EMPIRE DAS ST. JOSEPH, MO Presented by Patsy Klein, CDA, COMSA, CDPMA, EFDA An effort to boost membership was undertaken during DARW by this local component and it involved calling all members who hadn't yet renewed. They also set up a booth at an alumni meeting and and gave away pins and pens and information on continuing education and membership and sold T-shirts. Donations of toothpaste and oral hygiene information went into backpacks being coordinated for kids by Second Harvest as well as donating dress clothing to an organization helping disaster victims. A true outreach effort in honor of the profession. SECOND PLACE NORTH DAKOTA DAS Presented by Lucinda Johnson Postcards were sent to all North Dakota dental offices reminding them of the importance of dental assistants and drawing attention to DARW. NDDAS board members visited two area dental assisting programs on March 11 and distributed door prizes and made presentations concerning the importance of belonging to ADAA. ALSO NOTED GENESEE (MI) DISTRICT DAS Presented by Deborah Jaruzel, CDA, RDA Members met in mid-March to observe DARW and to celebrate their local's 75th Birthday with hats, whistles and a cake. Officers were presented with flowers recognizing their service to the local, and all attendees received a dental design change purse. Education was recognized too with a presentation from Ivoclar Vivadent's representative on soft tissue lasers. NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA DAS Presented by Colette Jesikiewicz, CDPMA NEPADAS hosted a DARW dinner sponsored by Sullivan-Schein Dental with CE credits supplied by Premier Dental. 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• • [ and Allied Medical and Dental Careers were included. Donna Martin, CDA, EFDA, performed outreach activities in visiting a community school to speak on the dangers of smokeless tobacco and oral piercing. Several donations of oral hygiene-related products were made to local veterans' groups and women's shelters. TENNESSEE DAA DAA - Distributed Application Architecture: under design by Hewlett-Packard and Sun. A distributed object management environment that will allow applications to be developed independent of operating system, network or windowing system. Presented by Karen Castleberry A reception held in Lebanon, TN, celebrated DARW with a legislative update from their lobbyist and presentation of a Legislative Assistance Program certificate. This opportunity was also taken to present the new TDAA TDAA Teacup Dogs Agility Association TDAA Training Development Analysis Activity (US Army) TDAA total dissolved amino acids website (http://www.tndaa.org) and to finalize plans for the TDA/TDAA annual session. TIDEWATER (VA) DAS Presented by Carol A. Walsh, CDA, CDPMA A CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac class for members was presented as one aspect of DARW and a good way to add to professional self-esteem. Also, a luncheon was held with past national ADAA president Moselle Comer (1968) present and reminiscing about the annual conference in the year of her presidency almost 40 years ago. DENTAL OFFICES FIRST PLACE K. DOUGLAS SCHMIDT, DDS INDIANAPOLIS, IN Presented by K. Douglas Schmidt, DDS A 3x6-foot banner was hung by a satellite hospital entrance affording thousands of doctors, nurses, staff and patients to become aware of DARW! A smaller banner hung in Dr. Schmidt's office. This was followed by a Friday afternoon treat of closing the office at noon and treating the staff to a movie. They were also treated to a personal thank you note, a flower and a $100 bill. SECOND PLACE UNIVERSITY PARK ENDODONTICS endodontics: see dentistry. LEAWOOD, KS Presented by Carol Nickelson A week of special attention started with unveiling a window with the theme "Hats Off to Dental Assistants" and office sign featuring the D.A.'s names. Each day brought the assistants a Victorian-themed gift and treats to eat. On Friday, tea at a Victorian tea room was followed by a trip to a day spa for pampering and dessert. HONORABLE MENTION ORTHODONTICS orthodontics: see dentistry. BY DESIGN HIXSON, TN Presented by Karen Castleberry The doctors and staff of this office hosted a luncheon for dental assisting students from Chattanooga State Technical College in honor of DARW. In addition to an office tour, mock interviews were held to prepare for employment opportunities and orthodontic orthodontic (ôr´th  dän´tik),adj assistants spoke on their role in the practice and the positive aspects of a dental assisting career. ALSO NOTED CARLE CLINIC ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a recognized international surgical specialty.
CHAMPAIGN, IL Presented by Kristin Williford, RDH, RN A surprise luncheon for all clinic dental assistants that included presentation of a personalized gift basket for each and a dental assisting recognition game highlighted DARW at Carle Clinic. The entire staff donated oral hygiene products to a local charity in honor of the dental assistants. CHILDREN'S DENTAL CARE BATESVILLE, IN Presented by Brian Warner An ad in the local paper gave dental assistants public recognition and within the clinic, a video rental gift certificate and additional vacation hours were awarded. This was the first observation of DARW in the office which reported that "It has created a positive buzz ... and that's what counts." BETSY CROSSWELL, DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. & CORINA ATANASE, DMD MIDDLETOWN, CT Presented by Patti Deegan A photo collage of the practice's assistants was prominently displayed in the office and a luncheon was given in their honor. Previous DARW entries and awards were also displayed. Doctors Crosswell and Atanase were speakers at the Connecticut Dental Society monthly meeting and they took this opportunity to introduce their assistants and to laud all assistants for the contributions they make to dentistry. In honor of DARW, the office made dental contributions to a local women's shelter, veterans' home and the Women's-Infant-Children Center monthly meeting introduced the office's assistants. ROBERT P. ELLIOTT, DMD CARY, NC Presented by Robert P. Elliott, DMD A 4x13-foot banner shouts out "Happy Dental Assistants Week" and there is a happy distribution of balloons, body and hand lotions, gift cards for merchandise and personal services such as manicures and a catered lunch. Each assistant received a framed photograph of ohim or herself posed under the giant DARW banner. MIDWEST DENTAL WAUSAU, WI Presented by Tammy Filipiak, RDH CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the clinic, Dr. Jeff Moos sent a memo to all doctors and staff recognizing DARW and congratulating their dental assistants on their productivity and the contribution they make to the practice. They received a big "thank you" for being the jack of all trades and for their comprehensive support. MID-SOUTH DENTAL CENTER JACKSON, MI Presented by Dr. Barinder Singh A banner on the exterior of the office's building announced DARW to passersby and expressed the appreciation of the practice. Luncheon and a specially decorated cake were presented to the assistants on March 9. SSMH SSMH Sanitary Sewer Manhole DENTAL CLINIC BARROW, AK Presented by Dr. Amanda M. Gaynor Dental sealants were placed on more than 100 children in first and fifth grades in Barrow. Dental assistants were credited with keeping the clinic operating smoothly and the children happy. WESTERN NEW YORK
Western New York refers to the westernmost region of New York State. DENTAL GROUP WILLIAMSVILLE, NY Presented by Director of Community Relations Each of the Group's 40 assistants received a solid chocolate shamrock and a note thanking them for their contribution. Each of the Group's offices celebrated uniquely with flowers and food treats and an ad was placed in the program for the annual meeting of the New York DAA recognizing the importance of dental assistants in the dental office. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FIRST PLACE DENTAC/DCC FORT CAMPBELL, KY Presented by Col. Mark McDonald Each of Ft. Campbell's dental clinics sponsored activities during the week which included pizza luncheons, catered luncheons and off-post luncheons. A proclamation from T.R. Turner, Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division, set the tone for honoring all assistants and the marquee message at the main post entrance gave the message brightly. SECOND PLACE DENTAC/DCC CAMP ZAMA DENTAL CLINIC, JAPAN Presented by SFC SFC abbr. sergeant first class Darren A. Wade Military and civilian assistants were honored at Zama during DARW with first a newspaper article, then signs throughout the community. A luncheon was held in their honor at the Community Club with Col. Garland Williams thanking them for their service and presenting each with his commander's coin of excellence. The entire team was treated to attendance at the 2005 Tri-Service Dental Society Annual Conference in Tokyo providing them with 19.5 hours of CE and a world class dinner reception. HONORABLE MENTION CREATIVE ARTS DENTAL LAB, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . SACRAMENTO, CA Presented by Valerie Penrod The lab selected three outstanding dental assistants from offices they are serving and on March 7 presented them with the following: A DARW certificate, a card with both a Starbucks and Jamba Juice gift certificate, a balloon and a "Love Your Dentist" T-shirt order form (prepaid of course). 618TH DENTAL COMPANY KOREA Presented by CPT CPT See: Carriage Paid To Paul Graves Local events were planned during the entire span of DARW but all assistants came together in Seoul at the close of the week to attend the Army Dental Bail, most as guests. One local highlight included assistants being taken on a rare tour of the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea. ALSO NOTED FIRST DENTAL SQUADRON LANGLEY AFB AFB abbr. acid-fast bacillus AFB Acid-fast bacillus, also 1. Aflatoxin B 2. Aorto-femoral bypass , VA Presented by CMSgt Randy Voigtschild Dental assisting staff was recognized with a "thank you" of candy on Monday and pastries on Tuesday. Wednesday was a field trip to IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard for the movie "Red Flag." Thursday a full-sized professional popcorn machine was set in the staff break room and free popcorn was available all day long. On Friday, a certificate of appreciation was presented to each assistant by his or her flight commander and an individual photo of each was taken. A full-page article composed of pictures and random interviews with dental assistants was published one week prior to DARW in the base newspaper to ensure community recognition of the event. OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR Presented by Debra Hagg, CDA Dental educators, faculty and staff honored D.A. students with certificates of appreciation while at the same time honoring Katherine Grinnell, CDA, long-time ADAA member and OSHU educator for her years of dedication to D.A. education. ST. REGIS MOHAWK HEALTH SERVICES AKWESASNE, NY Presented by Michael A. Wiener, DMD The facility recognized their dental assistants during DARW and thanked them for their tireless work at senior citizen centers, boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. clubs and for the many in-clinic educational sessions they conduct. They were also featured in a news article. 375TH DENTAL SQUADRON SCOTT AFB, IL Presented by Rhonda L. Adkins, NCOIC NCOIC Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (military) NCOIC Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium The Group Commander proclaimed DARW officially and the doctors kicked off the week by cooking and serving breakfast. Then, day by day, certificates of appreciation and balloons were distributed, multiple prizes were awarded in a drawing, an article was published in the base newspaper, a special cake was decorated and served and finally on Friday a luncheon was given and Wild Dental Rodeo was held. Finally, all dental assistants were dismissed early on Friday. The following are DENTAC DENTAC Dental Activity entries from around the world. BAUMHOLDER DENTAL CLINIC GERMANY Civilian and military assistants were honored with America flag pins, time-off awards and CE aimed at earning DANB DANB Dental Assisting National Board certification. A pizza lunch and a barbecue pot luck wrapped up the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. of DARW. FORT BELVIOR, VA Presented by Col. Anne Compton A poem and a daily activity marked DARW at Ft. Belvior: On Monday at eight, the donuts were great On Tuesday at nine, red roses were fine Wednesday at eleven, sandwiches were simply heaven Ice cream cakes at noon, we ate mighty soon Thursday's chocolates at one, this couldn't be much more fun Fridays, pizzas by the dozen, we love all the fussin'. FORT BENNING, GA Love Dental Clinic Presented by MSG MSG: see glutamic acid. Charlene H. Renesca Dental officers, civilian and contract dentists hosted a Hawaiian luau and invited all dental assistants, hygienists and auxiliary dental personnel. Dental lapel pins featuring each individual dental specialty were presented along with flower leis. FORT BENNING, GA Salomon Clinic Presented by MSG Renesca During DARW, each member of the clinic was recognized with snacks and luncheon and a certificate of appreciation from Col. James M. Gergrly and SFC Michael A. Williamson FORT BLISS, TX Presented by Barbara Gravelin A luncheon, the Commander's announcement and posters at all dental clinics recognized the support dental assistants provide in mobilizing and deploying soldiers for Operation Iraqi Freedom. FORT BRAGG, NC Presented by 1st SG Benitez Several activities were scheduled at Ft. Bragg's dental clinics and all assistants received carnations and certificates of appreciation. FORT DRUM, NY Presented by MSG Claudio D. Carrasco DENTAC assistants and their fellow dental professionals participated in the Shamrock Run on March 17. A special recognition breakfast for civilian and military assistants was given and recent graduates of the Red Cross dental assistant training program were presented with their certificates. Other assistants were recognized with performance appraisal awards and certificates. A cake cutting ceremony ended the week. FORT EUSTIS, VA Presented by SSG SSG abbr. staff sergeant Marsha Wright Officers in Charge and Non Com OICs showed their appreciation of dental assistants by hosting a luncheon at a local restaurant near their respective clinics. On March 11, each civilian and military assistant was recognized and presented with a certificate of appreciation, a donated gift and gift certificates. FORT GORDON, GA Presented by SSG Michael C. Mason A luncheon honoring the 94th anniversary of the U.S. Army Dental Corps kicked off DARW observation at Ft. Gordon. Assistants were treated to this luncheon by the officers of the Tingat Dental Clinic. Throughout the week assistants were presented with certificates of appreciation and treats of luncheon and flowers and snacks. One hour off was also given. FORT HOOD, TX NCOIC Dental Clinic #2 Presented by SSG June Etchison The clinic's eight oral maxillofacial maxillofacial /max·il·lo·fa·cial/ (-fa´sh'l) pertaining to the maxilla and the face. max·il·lo·fa·cial adj. Relating to or involving the maxilla and the face. surgery assistants were honored with a certificate of appreciation (page 28) and a recognition luncheon acknowledging the experience and knowledge possessed by these professional clinicians. FORT HUACHUCA, AZ Presented by SSG Mitchel, NCOIC, and Col. Brace, Commander A pizza and buffalo wings party was sponsored by the Fort's dentists and each assistant was presented with a carnation and a dental ribbon lapel pin. A special DARW cake was then cut. FORT IRWIN, CA Presented by SSG Soriano Monday through Wednesday treats included an egg hunt--over 350 eggs were hidden--with the winner getting the pick of available gift baskets. These were also "Pamper pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. the Assistant" Days with actions or written words showing signs of appreciation from "secret NCOs" who later revealed themselves. Thursday was brunch, certificates of appreciation, flowers and pictures as well as a field trip to Barstow for a U.S. Marine Corp Drum and Bugle Corps Drum and bugle corps is a name used to describe two forms of marching units.
FORT KNOX, KY Presented by SSG Izworski Strategically located electronic billboards throughout Ft. Knox read as follows: Dental Assistants Recognition Week scheduled for March 5-12 is a week-long tribute to the commitment and dedication dental assistants exhibit throughout the year. Show your appreciation to a dental assistant today." Certificates of appreciation and luncheon were given. FORT LEE, VA Presented by CPT(P) Martin Signs throughout the clinic and a special cake every day made DARW special at Ft. Lee. On Friday, all dental assistants (and the clinic's one dental technician) were given certificates of appreciation and honored for their contribution at a ceremony. All assistants were treated to a luncheon. FORT LEONARD WOOD Fort Leonard Wood, U.S. army post, 71,000 acres (28,700 hectares), S central Mo.; est. 1940. It is one of the largest basic-training centers in the United States and also provides training for army engineers. , MO Presented by Connie Faulkner A personal visit to each dental assistant was made by the DENTAC Commander and included a chocolate rose and a thank you for their contribution. The Post marquee carried a message about DARW and an article was prepared for the Post paper. Dentists and NCOICs barbecued for lunch and served the assistants. FORT LEWIS, WA Presented by 1SG Smith The Okubo Clinic created a board with the names and photos of all dental assistants prominently displayed in the reception area. At the clinics at various times, luncheon and flowers were served or a breakfast buffet or pizza was offered. Daily prizes, raffles, goodie bags, certificates of appreciation and a good time was had by all. FORT MEADE, MD Epes and DC #3 Dental Clinics Presented by Deanna Benicewicz, Dental Hygienist Banners were installed in each of the clinics for DARW and dentists took turns providing a continental breakfast each day. A luncheon ended the week's activities at Club Meade complete with flowers for the ladies For the Ladies is a extended play by Machine Gun Fellatio. The extended play was released in 2002. Track listing
FORT MYER, VA Presented by SFC Francine Bullock The Rader Dental Clinic presented flowers and a continental breakfast for openers and closed with a pizza party sponsored by the NCOs and doctors. In between, fliers were posted praising the assistants for their professionalism and dedication. FORT STEWART, GA Presented by Col. Thomas G. Homing An article in the Post newspaper and an electric bulletin board at the entrance to Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Hunter Army Airfield (IATA: SVN, ICAO: KSVN), along with Fort Stewart, is a military complex located near Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the home of the 3rd Infantry Division of the United States Army. installations announced DARW and a personalized certificate of appreciation plus a special pin made the event special for the assistants. There were raffles with popular service and merchandise prizes donated by local merchants. Highlight of the week was a luncheon and river cruise on the Georgia Queen. FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK Presented by MSG Barry Whitely "Dental Assistants Make America Smile" was the slogan on the T-shirt that DENTAC Commander Col. Hamilton purchased for all the assistants at Ft. Wainwright and Ft. Richardson, Alaska. Also the Ft. Wainwright assistants were treated to luncheon and included three Red Cross dental assistants in training. GRAFENWOEHR DENTAL CLINIC, GERMANY Presented by CPT Peyghambarian Each morning of DARW dawned with a different array of breakfast treats. Then added attractions included a movie night complete with popcorn and soft drinks and pizza/lasagna lunch and an afternoon of free bowling at the base alley. Everyone received a certificate of appreciation and certificates offering 50% off on an international trip, a free ski trip with lift tickets, and free bowling rentals. HOHENFELS DENTAL CLINIC, GERMANY Presented by CPL Sheena L. Santiago Baseball caps and bowling-related gift certificates started off the week along with a certificate for 50% off on any international trip in Europe. A personal thank you from the entire clinic staff and gifts were given at a complimentary dinner hosted by doctors, hygienists and soldiers. NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. DENTAL CLINIC Presented by LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel Dom Reynders This clinic has only one dental assistant and NCOIC who helps out in his absence. So during DARW, LTC Reynders took both to breakfast to show his appreciation and also took his assistant to lunch. He said that "a week is not enough to show my appreciation." SHAPE DENTAL CLINIC COMMAND Presented by SFC Claude D. Lewis At the Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe (SHAPE) Dental Clinic Command luncheon, banners and blooms provided recognition for dental assistants who received a certificate of appreciation and flowers at a clinic luncheon. TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER Tripler Army Medical Center is the headquarters of the Pacific Regional Medical Command of the armed forces administered by the United States Army in the State of Hawaii. It is the largest military hospital in the Asian and Pacific Rim region and serves a military sphere of , HAWAII Presented by FSG See Linux Foundation. Harris An all-you-can-eat buffet, picnic lawn games and a day at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park Hawaiian Waters Adventure park opened on May 26, 2000. It occupies 25 acres of land and has 26 rides and attractions. It is located in Kapolei on the island of Oahu and is currently the only water park in Hawaii. External links
VICENZA DENTAL ACTIVITY, ITALY Presented by Jennifer Crook Flowers and a thank you note started the week followed by a brunch prepared and served by the docs and NCOs of the clinic complete in dress blue uniforms. Every day there was some sort of recognition or perk for the dental assistants whose work is obviously valued the other 51 weeks of the year as well. VILSECK DENTAL CLINIC GERMANY Gratitude was the DARW theme here and thank you banners to the dental assistants were posted in 12 different languages. Brunch and lunch were given and a competition Bake Off was held with the winner receiving a 60-minute professional massage gift certificate. Friday brought a giant raffle and every dental assistant won something. WALTER REED ARMY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC Presented by SGT Mary Spears Food, glorious food, in the break room every morning drew attention to DARW and gift drawings twice daily that ran the gamut from movie rentals to a portable TV. A buffet luncheon was the setting for presentation of a carnation and certificate of recognition. The week ended with a daiquiri and pinata party. WUERZBURG DENTAL ACTIVITY GERMANY Dental assistants were the focus of attention at the U.S. Army hospital with breakfast each morning and coupons for steak house and Burger King meals also given. There was also a pizza party. Each assistant received a gift certificate for a massage. |
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