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Another successful Give Kids A Smile Event! 😁🦷🪥

We were able to provide early oral health education and teach healthy dental health habits to over 400 First Grade Students in the Eastern Shore!

A big thank you to the School Based Dental Team that was able to provide hundreds of school children with essential oral health education, teach about the importance of routine dental care at a young age, and dental disease prevention!

ATTENTION UMSOD STUDENTS 🚨🚨🚨

If you fulfill the requirements for our Dentist Scholarship for Community Engagement be sure to apply! 🦷📚

The scholarship is available to 3rd and 4th year dental students currently at University of Maryland School of Dentistry and the last day to apply is June 19, 2026!

Be sure to check if you fulfill the requirements, scan the QR code and apply!

Happy World Oral Health Day! 🦷✨

Today we celebrate the importance of healthy smiles and recognize the wonderful dental professionals and healthcare providers who work to reduce the burden of oral health diseases!

Let’s continue to spread awareness! Remember to brush, floss, and take care of your oral health! 😁🪥

🚨Join us for the 4th Annual MSDAF CE Day

🗓 April 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 In-Person or Virtual Options Available

💡 Course Highlights:
✔️ Understanding Risk Management in Dentistry (3 CEs)
✔️ Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing & Disposal (2 CEs)

🎤 Featuring expert speakers who will break down real-world applications and legal insights that impact your daily practice.

🥐 Breakfast & Lunch Included (for in-person attendees!)

Whether you’re looking to stay compliant, sharpen your skills, or grow professionally; this is an event you don’t want to miss!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

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Word of the Week Wednesday: Abutment Crown 🦷⚙️🔩

An abutment crown is a type of dental implant that uses a metal piece called an abutment to connect the base of the implant to the crown. The abutment can be made of titanium or a more natural looking material called Zirconia. The abutment provides stability to the crown and prevents it from shifting or loosening in the mouth over time.

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Our Give Kids a Smile kickoff event at Mondawmin Mall’s facility is live! We have four on site volunteer dentists providing free dental screenings and fluoride treatment to kids 18 and under!

3201 Tioga Parkway Suite W, Baltimore, MD, 21215

Our Give Kids a Smile Clinic Event is TODAY ❗️❗️❗️

Join us at Howard Community College Dental Hygiene School for a day of dental education and free dental services including checkups, cleanings, X-rays, and more! 🦷

Be sure to schedule an appointment and come by!

Attention all undergraduate pre-dental students we have extended our deadline! If you have taken the DAT, you can still apply to the MSDAF DAT Reimbursement Scholarship for a chance to get your exam costs reimbursed!
The deadline has been extended to February 27!
Be sure to apply!

As we see our Fall 2025 MSDAF interns off, we want to thank each of you for your dedication, passion, and hard work this semester🤍🦷 Your contributions to programs like Give Kids a Smile, Mini-MOMs, and community outreach made a meaningful impact across Maryland. We are so proud of everything you accomplished and look forward to seeing how you continue to grow and serve in the future.

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Word of the Week Wednesday! 📘🦷
This week’s word is CALCULUS — not the math class!
Dental calculus is hardened plaque that builds up on teeth when soft plaque isn’t removed. Once it hardens, you can’t brush it off at home — only a dental professional can remove it during a cleaning.
Healthy gums start with regular checkups and cleanings!