Accolades Dr. George Blue Spruce Receives Macy Lifetime Achievement Award George Blue Spruce, Jr., DDS, MPH (Laguna/Ohkay-Owingeh), was recently announced as the 2020 Beyond Flexner Alliance Macy Lifetime Achievement Awardee. The award would’ve been presented at their 2020 conference. The 2020 conference was postponed to 2021 where Dr. Blue Spruce will be recognized. In 2016, the Macy Foundation created an awards program to recognize excellence for social mission in health professions education. The award was developed in collaboration with the Beyond Flexner Alliance and is presented at the Beyond Flexner Conference.  Dr. Winifred Booker Receives NIHB National Impact Award Dr. Winifred J. Booker, DDS (Piscataway,) recently accepted the National Indian Health Board National Impact Award. The Children's Oral Health Institute is acknowledged for their commitment to oral health education and the impact the Lessons in a Lunch Box® program continues to make in American Indian country among elementary school children and their families. The Heroes Awards Ceremony is primarily dedicated to the descendent leaders of America’s first families. .jpg) Dr. Cristin Haase to Receive Funding for AI/AN PAW Program Dr. Cristin Haase, DMD, MPH (Lakota-Cheyenne River Sioux,) is a new Dreamstarter® Gold recipient. She will receive a $50,000 grant for her project that will expand her previous project supported by Running Strong. .jpeg) Dr. Winifred Booker Presented with Special Award Dr. Winifred J. Booker, (Piscataway), SAID Past President, received the Dr Arthur Fridley Humanitarian Award from the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), the local Maryland chapter of the American Dental Association (ADA).  Dr. Jessica Rickert, Inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Dr. Jessica Rickert, (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation), was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame for her work relating to American Indian health issues. Read more about her induction here, https://miwf.org/timeline/jessica-rickert/ ANNOUNCEMENTSADEA Honors SAID Member with Geis AwardThe American Dental Education Association Foundation honored seven recipients with its William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation and Achievement in Academic Dentistry and Oral Health at their conference in March.
SAID Board Member, Jessica A. Rickert, D.D.S., received the Achievement Award for her lifetime of commitment of service, education, and engagement to improve the dental health of American Indians, advocating for health and science careers for American Indian/Alaskan Natives across the country. and to support American Indian Dentists. Dr. Rickert’s career includes more than 40 years of serving patients while also directing a number of clinics for underserved populations across the state of Michigan. Currently, she is the Anishinaabe Dental Outreach consultant at Delta Dental Insurance Company. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry nominated Dr. Jessica A. Rickert for the William J Gies Award for Achievement. Dr. Rickert is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, a small farm town outside Grand Rapids. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975 as the first American Indian female dentist in the U.S.  SAID Past President Appointed to HRSA Committee on Training The American Dental Education Association Foundation honored seven recipients with its William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation and Achievement in Academic Dentistry and Oral Health at their conference in March. SAID Board Member, Jessica A. Rickert, D.D.S., received the Achievement Award for her lifetime of commitment of service, education, and engagement to improve the dental health of American Indians, advocating for health and science careers for American Indian/Alaskan Natives across the country. and to support American Indian Dentists. Dr. Rickert’s career includes more than 40 years of serving patients while also directing a number of clinics for underserved populations across the state of Michigan. Currently, she is the Anishinaabe Dental Outreach consultant at Delta Dental Insurance Company. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry nominated Dr. Jessica A. Rickert for the William J Gies Award for Achievement. Dr. Rickert is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, a small farm town outside Grand Rapids. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975 as the first American Indian female dentist in the U.S.  The American Dental Education Association Foundation honored seven recipients with its William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation and Achievement in Academic Dentistry and Oral Health at their conference in March.
SAID Board Member, Jessica A. Rickert, D.D.S., received the Achievement Award for her lifetime of commitment of service, education, and engagement to improve the dental health of American Indians, advocating for health and science careers for American Indian/Alaskan Natives across the country. and to support American Indian Dentists. Dr. Rickert’s career includes more than 40 years of serving patients while also directing a number of clinics for underserved populations across the state of Michigan. Currently, she is the Anishinaabe Dental Outreach consultant at Delta Dental Insurance Company. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry nominated Dr. Jessica A. Rickert for the William J Gies Award for Achievement. Dr. Rickert is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, a small farm town outside Grand Rapids. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975 as the first American Indian female dentist in the U.S. Dr. Jessica A. Rickert, DDS, featured on Kids’ Coloring PagePediatric clinics at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry will distribute packets at their Give Kids A Smile events which include a coloring page featuring Dr. Jessica A. Rickert (a SAID Board Member and the first recognized American Indian Woman Dentist) along with crayons, and a VIP behind-the-scenes pass to the Sindecuse Museum. They will also distribute to Michigan’s twelve recognized tribes.Dr. Rickert believes that role-models are the key to alleviating a shortage of American Indian dentists, “Never having seen an American Indian dentist, students do not imagine themselves as dentists.” Visit https://www.sindecusemuseum.org/color to download copies of this coloring page. .png) SAID Announces 2021-2022 Dental ScholarsThe American Dental Education Association Foundation honored seven recipients with its William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation and Achievement in Academic Dentistry and Oral Health at their conference in March.
SAID Board Member, Jessica A. Rickert, D.D.S., received the Achievement Award for her lifetime of commitment of service, education, and engagement to improve the dental health of American Indians, advocating for health and science careers for American Indian/Alaskan Natives across the country. and to support American Indian Dentists. Dr. Rickert’s career includes more than 40 years of serving patients while also directing a number of clinics for underserved populations across the state of Michigan. Currently, she is the Anishinaabe Dental Outreach consultant at Delta Dental Insurance Company. The University of Michigan School of Dentistry nominated Dr. Jessica A. Rickert for the William J Gies Award for Achievement. Dr. Rickert is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, a small farm town outside Grand Rapids. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975 as the first American Indian female dentist in the U.S. SAID Past President Appointed to HRSA Committee on Training.jpg)            The Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) would like to congratulate the following students for their commitment to their dental education program. Each of these students has earned an award from SAID for the 2021-22 Academic Year. While American Indian dentists represent less than .2% of all dentists in the United States, SAID doubled its student membership in 2021. This year, five SAID students will graduate with their DDS or DMD degree. Shanon Black Briielle Breland Tommie Chavis Philip Conte Dimitri Mahee Dr. Rudy Oxendine Cassidy Reader Teague Rutherford Dr. Christopher Scott Celine Snow Kalei Wilson Rickert Article Published in Michigan Dental Association Magazine.png) The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association featured the Anishinaabe Dental Outreach Program in their November issue in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The article was written by SAID Board Member, Jessica A. Rickert, DDS.
Access the article here: Anishinaabe Dental Outreach SAID Writes Perspective on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe autumn issue of the American College of Dentists E-Journal Part II of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion themed double issue is online now. Our very own Dr. Felicia Fontenot, Dr. Cristin Haase, and Student Dr. Tommie Chavis II were invited to write SAID's perspective on DEI.
Moreover, our friends at HDA and NDA also shed light on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within dentistry and dental education from their own organizational perspective. Below are the links to the publications as well as a podcast on the issue. Many thanks, Drs. Fontenot, Haase, and Chavis for your excellent work! ACD E-Journal Web-based version. ACD E-Journal Issu version. eJACD Podcast SAID Dentists Featured in New Book on Minority Women Leaders in Oral HealthDr. Winifred J. Booker and Dr. Jessica A. Rickert are among the featured women dentists in a new book authored by Shelia Price, Jeanne Sinkford, and Marilyn Woolfolk. The book is available now. .png)
Undaunted Trailblazers: Minority Women Leaders for Oral Health
Undaunted Trailblazers: Minority Women Leaders for Oral Health, is a compelling read for men and women and a useful leadership training resource to be shared with educators, mentors, human resources personnel and healthcare executives among others. Packed with authenticity and realism, this book relates, in their own voices, the untold stories and experiences of thirty-one contemporary minority women leaders who have succeeded in a male-dominated profession and advanced oral health for the well-being of generations. This is not a coffee-table book. It is from the heart and souls of minority women leaders who found a way through perseverance when there was no way for them. The book presents poignant aspects of their personal and professional journeys and captures challenges faced and surmounted to make a lasting impact. Their substantive accounts, retrieved through “reflective contemplation”, constitute a timeless template for emerging leaders to follow, highlighting the importance of mentoring in career progression and achievement. These courageous oral health pioneers have “disrupted the norm” with resilience, patience and persistence. The candid testimonies will motivate aspiring leaders and will enlighten those who have the power and capacity to help minority women push beyond the glass ceiling to the upper echelon of leadership in any organization.
SAID Announces 2021-23 Board of Directors, First Executive DirectorSAID Announces 2021-23 Board of Directors, First Executive DirectorThe Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) announces their 2021-23 Board of Directors. This year, the board expands to nine voting members including, for the first time ever, a student dentist. Additionally, SAID hired its first Executive Director to mobilize the organization’s efforts to reach the goals of increasing its membership and furthering the collaborative efforts of the organization. SAID’s newly elected President, Dr. Felicia Fontenot said, “I am extremely humbled to carry the torch of the SAID Presidency. I will continue to advocate for resources and actions that will help increase the number of Native Americans in our profession of dentistry. In my actions as the first Mescalero Apache dentist, and as a female dentist I have had to become comfortable with the discomfort of being the only person like me in the room. But I will not be comfortable with the current status of our representation in this field. I am committed to action and not undecided in where I stand in my response to systemic racism and other barriers that prevent our people from becoming dentists, and bar our communities from obtaining the oral health care they need.” 2021-2023 Board of Directors · Felicia Fontenot, D.D.S, (Mescalero Apache) - President · Cristin Haase, D.M.D., M.P.H. (Cheyenne River Sioux) - Vice President · Adrian Sandoval, D.D.S. (Navajo) - Secretary · Frederick John, D.M.D. (Pyramid Lake Paiute) - Treasurer and Immediate Past President · George Blue Spruce, Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H., Pueblo (Laguna/Ohkay-Owingeh) – President Emeritus and Founder · Jessica Bremerman, D.D.S. (Yakama Nation) - At-Large Board Member · Seth Brooks, D.D.S. (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) - At-Large Board Member · Tommie Chavis II, Student Dentist (Lumbee) - At-Large Board Member · Jessica A. Rickert, D.D.S. (Anishinaabe) - At-Large Board Member · Jerry Snell, D.D.S. (Cherokee) - At-Large Board Member As the first Student Dentist of the SAID Board, Student Dr. Tommie Chavis II represents 30+ SAID student members. He states, “I am very excited to be taking on the role of student member on the SAID board to represent all American Indian dental and pre-dental students as well as working to increase dental school access for American Indian people.” Student Dr. Chavis recently wrote about his own experience getting into dental school here, https://wp.me/pc2CNJ-1M Janice Morrow, who has been SAID’s only staff for the last six years, was named SAID’s first Executive Director. She has an extensive career in nonprofit work especially as it relates to AI/AN dentistry. She said, “The mission of SAID has been near and dear to my heart since I started working to promote the importance of oral health to parents of American Indian youth well over 20 years ago. Even then, it was important to me to share with young dental patients receiving care through Tribal/Urban/IHS clinics that they, too, could be a dentist. We have a long way to go but SAID is committed and poised to continue building the pathways.” Detailed Board of Directors’ bios and photos can be found here, http://www.thesaidonline.org/who-we-are. SAID is a grassroots organization founded in 1990 by George Blue Spruce Jr., DDS, MPH and five other American Indian dentists. Their original reason for organizing was to work collectively to meet the needs of American Indian dentists, dental students, and dental auxiliaries, improving both the status for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dentists within the overall profession of dentistry and strengthen the educational pathway for AI/AN students. Today, SAID continues with its original mission. In 2020 and 2021, ten SAID students graduated from dental schools across the country. While SAID is proud to have a continuous increase of American Indian/Alaska Native students joining our organization as pre-dental and dental students, we are dedicated to entering at least one SAID student in each of the 60+ US dental schools annually. Corporate partnerships allow SAID to continue to offer scholarships and programs that benefit NA/AN students in their pursuit of dental careers. SAID and DentaQuest Partner on DAT Program for Student SuccessSAID is partnering with DentaQuest to support a Dental Admission Test (DAT) program designed to prepare our students for a career in dentistry with academic coaching, admission test preparation, and mentoring. The goal is to increase the number of American Indian students successfully enrolled in a U.S. dental college and see success in their first year of academics. According to the American Dental Education Association, only five of U.S. dental school’s 6,200 first-time enrollees in 2019 were American Indian students. The program will provide the DAT study prep course, testing fees, and travel to approved workshops/conferences for pre-dental students and to the testing location, itself. Moreover, coaching and mentorship opportunities for admissions interviews and support for the transition to dental school are also planned, along with peer-to-peer mentorship opportunities. “The cost of test prep materials combined with travel to a testing site, plus the cost of the test tend to be barriers for most of our students,” said SAID President Dr. Frederick Jeremy John (Pyramid Lake Paiute). “Anecdotally, we notice our students score much higher on the DAT when they have access to strong prep materials. SAID and DentaQuest believe this program will increase the number of American Indian dental students at the 66 Public, Private and Private/State institutions in the United States.” “Increasing diversity and opportunity continues to be a foundational challenge in our oral health system,” said Steve Pollock, DentaQuest president and CEO. “In partnering with SAID on this program, we aim to close the diversity and opportunity gap for American Indian students and increase the pipeline of dental professionals in this community. We want to thank SAID for their leadership on this and hope to partner with them for years to come.” About DentaQuest DentaQuest is a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all. We do this through Preventistry® – our all-in approach to better care, expanded access, value-based financing, and innovative solutions. We manage dental and vision benefits for 27+ million Americans and provide direct patient care through our network of more than 85 oral health centers in 5 states. We provide outcomes-based, cost-effective dental solutions for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals nationwide. And, we've invested more than $200 million in grants and programs to achieve measurably healthier communities across the country. By advancing prevention-focused oral health, we will achieve better overall health for everyone. Learn more at www.DentaQuest.com and follow us on Twitter @DentaQuest, Facebook www.facebook.com/DentaQuest, Instagram @Inside_DentaQuest, and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/DentaQuest. SAID and DentaQuest Partner on DAT Program for Student SuccessSAID is partnering with DentaQuest to support a Dental Admission Test (DAT) program designed to prepare our students for a career in dentistry with academic coaching, admission test preparation, and mentoring. The goal is to increase the number of American Indian students successfully enrolled in a U.S. dental college and see success in their first year of academics. According to the American Dental Education Association, only five of U.S. dental school’s 6,200 first-time enrollees in 2019 were American Indian students. The program will provide the DAT study prep course, testing fees, and travel to approved workshops/conferences for pre-dental students and to the testing location, itself. Moreover, coaching and mentorship opportunities for admissions interviews and support for the transition to dental school are also planned, along with peer-to-peer mentorship opportunities. “The cost of test prep materials combined with travel to a testing site, plus the cost of the test tend to be barriers for most of our students,” said SAID President Dr. Frederick Jeremy John (Pyramid Lake Paiute). “Anecdotally, we notice our students score much higher on the DAT when they have access to strong prep materials. SAID and DentaQuest believe this program will increase the number of American Indian dental students at the 66 Public, Private and Private/State institutions in the United States.” About DentaQuest DentaQuest is a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all. We do this through Preventistry® – our all-in approach to better care, expanded access, value-based financing, and innovative solutions. We manage dental and vision benefits for 27+ million Americans and provide direct patient care through our network of more than 85 oral health centers in 5 states. We provide outcomes-based, cost-effective dental solutions for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals nationwide. And, we've invested more than $200 million in grants and programs to achieve measurably healthier communities across the country. By advancing prevention-focused oral health, we will achieve better overall health for everyone. Learn more at www.DentaQuest.com and follow us on Twitter @DentaQuest, Facebook www.facebook.com/DentaQuest, Instagram @Inside_DentaQuest, and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/DentaQuest. First-time agreement announced between SAID and IHSDecember 1, 2020 The Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) is pleased to announce the establishment of the first-ever formal relationship between SAID and the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Oral Health. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed in late August by representatives of both parties that formalizes our relationship and commitment to improving the oral health of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The Indian Health Service, created in 1955, is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and its goal is toraise their health status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Division of Oral Health, part of the IHS Office of Clinical and Prevention Services, is responsible for oversight of more than 300 IHS and tribal dental programs in 38 states, programs that provide oral health care for 2.3 million American Indians/Alaska Natives. The Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), founded in 1990, is a national, non-profit organization comprised of oral health professionals and students dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the American Indian/Alaskan Native community and providing advocacy for the American Indian/Alaskan Native dental professionals across the U.S. The MOU provides the opportunity for SAID and IHS to collaborate on recruitment of quality oral health professionals to fill critical IHS vacancies across the system, with a focus on recruiting AI/AN dentists. It also allows SAID and IHS to work together on health promotion/disease prevention activities such as oral health literacy, National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Give Kids A Smile® campaign, and annual IHS oral health initiatives. We look forward to working with the IHS on these activities and other events like World Oral Health Day, other national dental recognition observances, and Native American Heritage Month.  Dr. Blue Spruce Receives Macy Lifetime Achievement AwardGeorge Blue Spruce, Jr., DDS, MPH (Laguna/Ohkay-Owingeh), was recently announced as the 2020 Beyond Flexner Alliance Macy Lifetime Achievement Awardee. The award would’ve been presented at their 2020 conference. The 2020 conference was postponed to 2021 where Dr. Blue Spruce will be recognized. In 2016, the Macy Foundation created an awards program to recognize excellence for social mission in health professions education. The award was developed in collaboration with the Beyond Flexner Alliance and is presented at the Beyond Flexner Conference.As the first Native American Dentist in the United States, Dr. Blue Spruce is recognized as a trailblazer who bore the responsibility of illuminating the health professions pathway for American Indian children who are unaware the path exists. He has dared American Indian children to become a dentist, and his unique leadership has left a legacy promoting social mission in health professions education.  Dr. Booker Receives NIHB National Impact AwardDr. Winifred J. Booker, DDS (Piscataway,) recently accepted the National Indian Health Board National Impact Award. The Children's Oral Health Institute is acknowledged for their commitment to oral health education and the impact the Lessons in a Lunch Box® program continues to make in American Indian country among elementary school children and their families. The Heroes Awards Ceremony is primarily dedicated to the descendent leaders of America’s first families.SAID member Dr. Jessica Rickert (Potawatomi Nation), who submitted the prestigious award nomination has been instrumental in collaborating with the Michigan Dental Society to expand Lessons in a Lunch Box in that state.  Dr. Cristin Haase to Receive Funding for AI/AN PAW ProgramDr. Cristin Haase, DMD, MPH (Lakota-Cheyenne River Sioux,) is a new Dreamstarter® Gold recipient. She will receive a $50,000 grant for her project that will expand her previous project supported by Running Strong.Dr. Haase is one of only five grantees across the country. Her grant will expand her Dental School Pre-Admissions Workshop into the AI/AN Health Professions Workshop in conjunction with A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU). The AI/AN Health Professions Workshop aims to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Native healthcare providers by hosting a workshop for interested students. Faculty and current students from ATSU will work with and mentor AI/AN youth to prepare them for the rigorous application processes for the following professional degree programs: doctor of dental medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, doctor of physical therapy, athletic training, and physician assistant.  Dr. Cristin Haase accepted to ADA’s Institute for Diversity in LeadershipDr. Cristin Haase has accepted SAID’s nomination as a participant in the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. She will participate in a year-long program led by faculty from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and Duke University, Fuqua School of Business. The sessions will:
She can also look forward to putting the leadership principles to practical use in development and execution of a personal leadership project to address an issue or challenge in her community, dental associations, or other organizations. Congratulations, Dr. Haase!  Children’s Oral Health Institute teams up with SAID to share Project Clean ToothbrushWe are excited to share The Children's Oral Health Institute's 2020 Project Clean Toothbrush: Important Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs© COHI CEO and Director of Development, DR. Winifred Booker, said, “We are especially pleased to share this document with Dr. Jeremy John, the SAID family and their patients in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2019-20 Executive Board, from left: Dr. Dave Smith (Treasurer), Dr. Jessica Bremerman (Vice President), Dr. Felicia Fontenot (Secretary), Dr. Frederick John (President)
2019-21 SAID Board AnnouncedThe Society of American Indian Dentists convened their 29th annual conference and general membership meeting in Oklahoma City, OK, June 5-9, 2019. Continuing education credits were provided by many local dental and medical professionals and experts, many from the OU Health Sciences Center. The 4-day conference was highlighted by:—21 hours of Continuing Education Units —American Indian Cultural Center tour and reception —A dental screening outreach event in conjunction with the Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City —Presentations from over 20 dental and medical health professionals —A record 23 American Indian students and 29 American Indian dentists and other at-large dentists During the annual general membership meeting, new officers were elected to the SAID Board of Directors: Winifred J. Booker, D.D.S. (Piscataway) is the Immediate Past President, Jerry Snell, D.D.S. (Cherokee) and Sandra Wilson, D.D.S. (Northern Cheyenne) continue as at-large board members and George Blue Spruce, Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H., Pueblo (Laguna/Ohkay-Owingeh) is our President Emeritus and Founder. “This new year brings with it new opportunities, new challenges and --- I can confidently predict --- a new list of accomplishments for our society membership especially for the students of SAID who make us extremely proud! It is an honor to serve as the SAID President; I am truly humbled to have been nominated and elected to this position and hope to continue to lead SAID in a positive direction with reaching effect to both current and future members,” said Dr. John. SAID is a grassroots organization that was founded in 1990 by George Blue Spruce Jr., DDS, MPH and five other Creighton University Alumni Dentists. The first meeting was held at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Their original reason for organizing was to work as a group to meet the needs of American Indian dentists, dental students, and dental auxiliaries, improving both the status for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dentists within the overall profession of dentistry and educational pathway for AI/AN students. 
Undaunted Trailblazers: Minority Women Leaders for Oral Health
6/8/19—SAID screens children at Red Earth FestColgate’s Bright Smiles Bright Futures van trekked to the Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City to provide screenings to children in attendance. SAID’s Oklahoma-credentialed dentists, Dr. Jerry Snell, Dr. Sandra Wilson, and Dr. Kristi Cobb helped with the screenings while our SAID members helped spread the word to families at the festival. 4/25/19—Hundreds of Children Screened atGathering of Nations PowwowNearly 300 children from over a dozen states and Canada were screened during the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, NM. SAID Past President, Dr. Darlene Sorrell, helped with the screenings along with several other volunteer dentists and assistants during the 3-day event. 2/27/19—SAID Attends ECU Culture and Diversity DaySAID President, Dr. Winifred J. Booker, attended East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine Culture and Diversity Day. Each year the school takes a day to celebrate a particular culture in hopes of educating those who attend. This year the school celebrated American Indian culture through history, food, dancing, artifacts, etc. Dr. Booker was invited as their guest speaker and was able to share about the history of SAID and recent initiatives. Faculty, students and staff as well as community members were in attendance. 1/7/19—SAID at Greater NY Dental MeetingSAID President Dr. Winifred J. Booker, DDS, attended the Greater New York Dental Meeting in December 2018. Dr. Booker’s mission was to promote the advancement of SAID among professional dental organizations. Here, Dr. Booker is with ADA President-Elect Jeffrey M. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD and HDA President Anna Munne, MD, DDS, MS, FACD along with other HDA members. |