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Post by danger on Oct 14, 2009 20:41:51 GMT -6
In the October 2009 issue of Popular Science, there was a study called the "Global Affordability of Fluoride Toothpaste" (Globalization and Health, June 2008). The study found that tooth decay is the world's most common noncommunicable disease and points out that "cavity-related childhood malnutrition and infection can impair mental and physical development". The article goes on to explain how this affects the world but I began to wonder what I could do to help closer to home. Many people may not realize but I come from a dental background. I feel very passionately about helping the underprivileged find and receive adequate dental care. And here is where you guys come in.
At the November 8th SHIMMER show in Berwyn, IL. I will be collecting any donations fans can bring. Brand new toothbrushes for adults and children, unopened packages of toothpaste, floss, etc. Anything you can donate to help. Once collected, we will be donating them to a local organization who will distribute them to those in need. If this project is successful then I hope to be able to continue this practice on as many shows in 2010 that will let me.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you all in advance!
Allison Danger
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Post by Jason on Oct 14, 2009 21:13:36 GMT -6
Sounds like a great idea Mrs.Danger. Yeah, I believe that you told me once on your forum you once worked in the Dental Field.
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Post by Dorito on Oct 14, 2009 23:21:29 GMT -6
I'll donate. I've never heard of anything like this before and as someone that has had several dental problems, the more public information and care the better. I suppose my problems started more around the time of my broken jaw which didn't get set right. Plus dental care is extremely expensive, though that could just be where I live, I really don't know.
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Post by Jason on Oct 14, 2009 23:49:29 GMT -6
Yeah, me too Dorito!!!
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Post by profchaos on Oct 15, 2009 7:26:46 GMT -6
God bless the NHS. Although having braces is what led to my first two fillings as I couldn't clean my teeth properly.
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Post by Todd Ingram on Oct 15, 2009 22:15:11 GMT -6
Great cause & if i were going to the show i'd be more then happy to donate.
How ironic.
I just had a abcess drained today.
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Post by johnnywadd on Oct 16, 2009 6:08:50 GMT -6
A worthy cause indeed. I will hit the dollar store this weekend & grab some stuff. plus i need more Mike & Ikes for the football games this weekend.
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Post by DennisIsEvil on Oct 16, 2009 10:03:52 GMT -6
That's a great idea, Danger.
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Post by Todd Ingram on Oct 16, 2009 10:26:51 GMT -6
A worthy cause indeed. I will hit the dollar store this weekend & grab some stuff. plus i need more Mike & Ikes for the football games this weekend. No better way to support dental health then by eating candy.  |
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Post by johnnywadd on Oct 16, 2009 12:59:04 GMT -6
A worthy cause indeed. I will hit the dollar store this weekend & grab some stuff. plus i need more Mike & Ikes for the football games this weekend. No better way to support dental health then by eating candy. As long as you brush often. |
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Post by Jason on Oct 16, 2009 15:01:27 GMT -6
Unless he wants to keep his dentist rich!!! And himself poor.
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Post by Demonic Eeyore on Oct 26, 2009 17:43:33 GMT -6
Do we have a gameplan yet regarding whether we deliver these items to you a) at intermission, b) at the afterparty or c) throw it in a box as we enter the Eagles Club?
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Post by 39TEN~! on Oct 26, 2009 21:06:51 GMT -6
I just bought a **** ton of floss to bring up with me.
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Post by tswdm on Oct 27, 2009 1:05:28 GMT -6
I will bring dental products to donate, but I may end up giving them to some of the fans in the crowd.
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Post by Larry Otto on Oct 27, 2009 1:06:59 GMT -6
hope you've got a lot of scope. seriously!
J
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