18May

Give Kids A Smile

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Give Kids A Smile® event will be providing free dental screenings and fluoride varnish to at-risk and uninsured children on June 5th from 8am-12pm, by appointment only. This is the Second event of 3 that will be provided this year. CDC guidelines will be in place the day of the event. Any children needing additional […]

06Apr

Healthy Snacks for Home that can Boost Oral & Overall Health

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If you’re anything like us, you may be feeling a little extra snacky while spending more time at home these days. Luckily our Healthy Smile Healthy Child Program Dental Hygienist, Alicia, has us all covered and has prepared some ideas for healthy snacks to have at home (ones the whole family can enjoy!). Not only […]

20Feb

Healthy Smile Healthy Child Welcomes New Dental Hygienist Alicia Herz

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Our Healthy Smile Healthy Child (HSHC) program is excited to announce the addition of Dental Hygienist Alicia Herz. Herz is an integral part of the HSHC Dental Team bringing dental services directly to at-risk children attending Washoe County schools through the HSHC Sealant Program, as well as to other children in need throughout northern Nevada […]

08Jan

Healthy Smile Healthy Child Team Grows with Addition of Dental Assistant Emily Fragoso

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Emily Fragoso brings six years of experience in the dental field and a passion for giving back to her role as dental assistant for the Healthy Smile Healthy Child (HSHC) program. After graduating from the Truckee Meadows Community College’s Dental Assistant Program in 2013, she began her career at a private dental office. However, after […]

29Oct

Dental Assistant, Shavanne Lambert, Joins Healthy Smile Healthy Child Team

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Healthy Smile Healthy Child Dental Assistant, Shavanne Lambert, has been sharing her skills with communities in need since 2010. While she originally earned a degree in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2006, an interest in the fields of health and wellness led her to change her career path and in 2008 she […]

18Oct

Healthy Smile Healthy Child Program Welcomes Dental Hygienist, Diana Leimbach, to the Team

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“Working with children is my passion.” Diana Leimbach brings nine years of dental hygiene experience, five in pediatrics, to her new position as Dental Hygienist for Healthy Smile Healthy Child. Diana completed her schooling at the University of New England in Portland, Maine and has resided in Nevada for the past five years. In her […]

21Aug

We’re Hiring! Registered Dental Hygienist with Public Health Endorsement for HSHC Sealant Program

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Our Healthy Smile Healthy Child program is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist with a Public Health Endorsement that is a leader, self-starter, conscientious and decisive, with excellent communication skills (bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required) and who loves working with children. We are looking for someone who is able to work independently coordinating the […]

23Jul

NNDHP Welcomes New Board Member with Passion for Philanthropy, Dr. Christopher Galea

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Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Christopher Galea of Northern Nevada Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, joined the Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs (NNDHP) Advisory Board of Directors in May 2019. The region’s only fellowship trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Pediatric Cleft and […]

25Jun

Board Treasurer, Robert Barone, Sees NNDHP as Model for Other Communities

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“This is a one-of-a-kind program that could, and should, serve as a model for other areas.” Robert (Bob) Barone has served as treasurer on the Advisory Board of Directors for Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs (NNDHP) for nineteen years. An investment advisor at Four Star Wealth Management, Barone brings 40+ years of experience in academia, […]

18Apr

Meet New Vice President of NNDHP Advisory Board of Directors

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Before embarking on his 46-year law career, Vice President of NNDHP Advisory Board of Directors, David Russell, Esq. served for two years as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army where he was awarded with the Meritorious Service Medal. Russell’s praiseworthy conduct didn’t stop with the Army. For 30 years and counting, he has looked out […]

08Jan

Meet Dental Case Coordinator Extraordinaire, Monica Vazquez

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Monica Vazquez is the Dental Case Coordinator for Healthy Smile Healthy Child (HSHC). She has worked with HSHC for 12 years, helping place at-risk children in dire need of dental care with dental homes. In addition to pairing at-risk children with HSHC Volunteer Dentists to receive no-cost to low-cost treatment, Monica facilitates outreach and nutrition […]

13Oct

Kathy (Champagne) Peak Gives Back Through NNDHP for Over Three Decades

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“I am honored to have been a part of Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs since its inception.” Board Member and Co-chair of the NNDHP/Joel F. Glover, DDS Charity Golf Tournament, Kathy (Champagne) Peak, says it’s a personal gift for her to be able to give back to northern Nevada, the place she says has been […]

22Aug

NNDHP President Dr. Pisani Proud to be a Dentist in Northern Nevada

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“Giving back to those less fortunate is part of being a professional and our dentists surpass any other community I know of. I am very proud to be a dentist in Northern Nevada.” ~Dr. Gregory J. Pisani President of and Volunteer Dental Provider for Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs (NNDHP), the non-profit arm of the Northern […]

08May

Meet Volunteer Dental Provider, Dr. Tony Mattioli

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“I enjoy being part of the Adopt a Vet Dental Program to provide the opportunity to our veterans to get the smile they deserve…” ~ Dr. Tony Mattioli Dr. Tony Mattioli was one of the early adopters of volunteering for our Adopt a Vet Dental Program (AAVD) and has treated numerous veterans throughout his time […]

01May

Former AAVD Patient Becomes Veteran Advocate for Program

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James Snyder, USMC, Veteran Advocate for the Adopt a Vet Dental Program (AAVD) is a true success story. Jim is a Marine Corps veteran and served in the 1st Marine Division in the 80’s. He had a great job in the golf industry and also worked with the California Highway Patrol raising money for the Widows and […]

27Mar

Founder of Adopt a Vet Dental Program Still Advocating After 30 Years

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Linda J. Haigh, Founder of the Adopt a Vet Dental Program has devoted over 30 years advocating for low-income veterans and seniors. She worked at the University of Nevada, Reno for 10 years in a Senior Outreach Program where she discovered 60 low-income veterans living in subsidized housing in dire need of dental care. Linda soon […]

31Jan

Volunteer Dental Provider Gives Back to Veterans in Honor of His Grandfather

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“These amazing men and women have given much for their country. I’m glad to give back in a small way.” – Cary Jaques, DDS Proud Volunteer Dental Provider for our Adopt a Vet Dental Program, Dr. Cary Jaques of Fallon Family Dental Care, attributes his care of local low-income veterans to his grandfather, who was an Air […]

12Dec

Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Brenda Horton

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If it weren’t for Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Horton, the Carson City leg of AAVD would not be possible, nor would it be the success it is. Since 2012, Carson Area Representative and invaluable member of the AAVD team, Brenda has solicited dental volunteers to participate in AAVD, handled all intake and processing of veterans for […]

28Nov

AAVD Hires New Program Assistant – Meet Dolores Cox

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Dolores M. Ward Cox is the Program Assistant at the Adopt a Vet Dental Program (AAVD). In this role, Dolores assists the Director of AAVD with monitoring, developing and tracking grant and state reporting, prepares quarterly reports for board meetings and assists the staff with day to day functions, among many other things, all of […]

15Nov

AAVD Hires New Dental Manager – Meet Heather Borkowski

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A welcome addition and valuable asset to our Adopt a Vet Dental family, Heather Borkowski is the new Dental Manager handling operations at the AAVD Dental Clinic. She coordinates all the important details with veterans and the AAVD team, ensuring that the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently and that the veterans receive the best of […]

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