College of Dental Medicine Brings Smiles to Special Olympics

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) postgraduate program faculty, and residents participated in the June 2022 Special Olympics in Orlando.

Special Olympics Florida is committed to promoting unity and creating a community of belonging, inclusion, respect, growth, and development by valuing, encouraging, celebrating, and supporting our diverse athletes, staff, coaches, family members and volunteers.  They embrace non-discriminatory practices and policies and provide equal access to opportunities for employment, advancement, volunteering, and athletic participation.

The faculty and residents participated in The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes that provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes.

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Also, AEGD resident, Dr. Veronica Alfonzo Hernandez,  presented the topic of “Autism Spectrum Disorder” at American Academy of Developmental medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) Conference in Orlando June 2022

The AADMD is a national organization with a mission to improve and enhance knowledge and quality in the medical care of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities (ND/ID).

The UMMS Student Chapter actively promotes this mission through student leadership, advocacy, and action.

Posted 06/19/22