NSU CDM Lasting Impressions Fall 2018

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 13 new dental chairs and other equipment. Ann Wood remembers when she first toured the Caridad Center’s dental clinic. “I saw their X-ray machine, and I was afraid to ask how old it was,” she said. When the Woods heard about Albert’s situation, they quickly agreed to help. “They sent us a picture of Albert and his mom. And we said, ‘That’s our little boy’ ” John Wood said. LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE AID Kim said there are “so many more Alberts who come into the Caridad Center.” Residents treat up to 12 patients during the days they are at the Boynton Beach facility. For residents who treat those in need, Kim hopes it has a lasting influence. “When they see how much need there is, maybe they will take that with them into their private practices.” Faculty members hope the residents will be willing to help someone who needs their services, being willing to work out a payment plan, for instance, or do something a little extra. Garima Gupta, D.D.S., a postgraduate pediatric dental resident at the CDM, agreed. “As a dentist, I share the common value that community service is a vital part of our profession,” Gupta said. “I look forward to getting up every morning and making a difference in others’ lives. It is a great sense of accom- plishment to see the children’s happy faces and to have their families acknowledge the efforts of our team. These experiences at the Caridad Clinic will always stay with me and serve as a motivating in- fluence in my entire career. My long-term goal is to open a satellite clinic in an underserved area to provide dental services to children.” Kallus said the partnership with NSU’s CDM is priceless. “The school doesn’t just send the pediatric residents to assist our patients, but they bring so much other value to us. NSU is unique for us, because it is a true partner.” Visit caridad.org for more information about the Caridad Center. u “The school doesn’t just send the pediatric residents to assist our patients, but they bring so much other value to us. NSU is unique for us, because it is a true partner.” —LAURA KALLUS, CEO, CARIDAD CENTER Fourth-year dental students Tyler Frey and Gregory Quattlebaum treat a patient.