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oha gala 10 Chicago Midwinter — February 26, 2016 SHINE 7 from page 1 Frank Catalanotto, chairman of the board of Oral Health America. Stanley Bergman, chairman of the board and CEO of Henry Schein Inc., introduced Alfano. Dr. George Zehak, president of the Chicago Dental Society, offered the evening’s welcoming remarks, and 2016 Gala Co-Chairs Josh Daab and Dr. Jackeline Argandona-Daab offered thank-yous. OHA President and CEO Beth Truett offered million- dollar-donor recognition, which was accepted by Dr. Fotinos Panagakos and Dr. Barbara Shearer of Colgate- Palmolive. Mistress of ceremonies was vocal- ist Caitlin Simone, who was backed by the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra. Now in its 61st year, OHA seeks to improve access to oral care, to improve oral health literacy and to advocate for public policy that helps vulnerable Americans. OHA’s Smiles Across America program, just one of the organization’s many initiatives, reaches nearly half a million school- aged children annually. It’s generous industry support that makes it all possible. 5 The gang from Henry Schein Dental celebrates. 5 These OHA Gala attendees are all smiles. 5 Who are those characters behind the masks? 5 Man of the hour Michael C. Alfano, DMD, MPH, accepts his award. 3 The folks from Aspen Dental show off their party beads. 5 It’s always lots of fun at the OHA Gala. How many have you been to? 5 Robin Gathman of Planmeca USA dazzles in a festive Mardi Gras mask.