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Toward that end, perhaps the big- gest announcement was formaliza- tion of NCOHF collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, with efforts concentrated within boys and girls clubs on military bases. Other new partnerships include the National Association of School Nurses, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,theAmericanPharmacist Association and the International Dental Hygienists Association. Also represented at the event was Students United with America’s ToothFairy, which has chapters in high schools and colleges throughout the country. Lauren Kuhn, a second- yeardentalstudentatHarvardDental School, has been involved with the Harvard University Dental Students United with America’s ToothFairy the entire time she has been at the school. She also happens to be Miss Massa- chusetts, and she helped promote the evening’s theme with a live perform- ance of “You’re Never Really Dressed Without A Smile,” from the Broadway musical “Annie.” Emphasizing how committed the student organizations are to the cause, she encouraged attendees to join her in a pledge to ensure no child in need of oral health care is forced to go without. “Not on our watch,” she encour- aged everyone to proclaim with her. exhibitors24 Chicago Midwinter Meeting — February 28, 2015 Ad n Pelton & Crane, a member of KaVo Kerr Group, is presenting a mix of new products, an updated booth and an Ergonomics & Wellness Center in order to create a true customer experi- ence, according to the company. New products include the Cen- tennial 2 Cabinetry and Spirit 1700 Dental Chair. In addition, the Pelton & Crane booth features a new interac- tive design center, full dental operato- ries, a new products area, a steriliza- tion display and an ergonomics zone. Pelton & Crane is also supporting theChicagoDentalSociety’sfreeErgo- nomics & Wellness Clinic, being held today at booth No. 100 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During each session, physical ther- apists will consider how individual professionals position themselves around the chair and on stools in an operatory. Assessments will last 15 to 30 minutes, and participants will leave with advice for simple improve- ments. Additional education will be provided by noted expert Timothy Caruso, PT. 5 From left, at Thursday evening’s National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy ‘Celebration of Smiles’ event, Chicago Community Dentistry on Wheels co-representative Amos Aladesuru; Bode Esuola; Maryland Community Dentistry on Wheels representative Anuoluwapo Esuda, DDS; NCOHF President and CEO Fern Ingber; Chicago Community Dentistry on Wheels co-representative Bolaji Dada; and Janet Anifowose. The Maryland organization is a 2014 NCHOF grant recipient. SMILES 7 from page 4 5 Numerous corporate sponsors and other supporters of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy are recognized Thursday evening by NCOHF President and CEO Fern Ingber (at lectern) at the organization’s annual ‘Celebration of Smiles’ event. A tradeshow experience Here in Chicago To check out Pelton & Crane’s new booth or its new products, stop by booth No. 1003. To participate in the Ergonomics & Wellness Clinic, head to booth No. 100.

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