Second District Dental Society Headquarters
111 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-3939


Featured Clinician:
Emma J. Guzman, D.D.S.
Director of Operations, Synergy Today Foundation

Synopsis:

This lecture will showcase the profound impact that international community service has had on the speaker’s life and how it can bring immense gratification to yours. By providing dental care to underserved populations, practitioners gain a broad perspective on life, cultures and dentistry. It will also cover the entire process of facilitating dental mission trips, from planning to execution. During some of these trips, volunteer dentists don’t see the work site until the day of the event and are tasked with creating their dental clinic in any available space. Clinics are set up in classrooms, hair salons, storage rooms and medical offices. The thought process and systems used to set up these clinics quickly and efficiently will be discussed. Additionally, the cultural aspects of international community service, as well as the rules and regulations of working in another country, will also be reviewed. If you are interested in service and curious about how to select the right trip for you and participate in a mission, please join us and learn. 

Upon successful completion of this lecture, dental practitioners will be inspired and equipped with the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate in dental mission trips, thereby improving global oral health and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. This lecture will also highlight the profound personal and professional benefits of volunteering, share success stories from past missions and provide practical guidance on how to get involved.  

Beverage service only

MCEU - 1 HOUR

Tuition:
SDDS Members:* $20 | Non-SDDS Members: $30

*If you have any difficulties registering online for this course, complete a course registration form and fax/mail to SDDS Headquarters. 

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All requests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and received at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund, less a ten dollar ($10.00) administrative charge, or if requested and available, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District, paid tuition will be fully refunded.

EMMA J. GUZMAN, D.D.S. is a dedicated general dentist practicing in New York City. Her journey in dentistry has been shaped by a commitment to community building, public speaking, service, mentorship and empowering women. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and was a general practice resident at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx. She has participated in dental outreach missions in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, providing essential dental care to underserved communities.

Dr. Guzman speaks to students about careers in STEM fields and mentors undergraduate students and aspiring dentists. She lectures on topics such as community building, discovering your “why,” diversity in dentistry, global outreach, four-handed dentistry, quality control and navigating the dental field from her unique perspective. She is committed to whole wellness, emphasizing the impact of physical and mental health on career longevity. She strives to help other health professionals find balance in life to achieve whole wellness in a way that works for them. Of Garifuna-American heritage, Dr. Guzman hails from Brooklyn, NY, with her parents originally from Livingston, Guatemala. She enjoys dancing, cooking, travelling and spending quality time with her family and friends. 

Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD.

Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.