Community Outreach
Community Outreach is a committee that puts to ether activities and events that help provide services to populations who might not otherwise have access to those services. In addition to providing services, Community Outreach has an educational role, raising awareness about oral hygiene and proper oral health.
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Our Community Outreach Committee and BU ASDA members had an amazing time volunteering with the Greater Boston Food Bank for BUGSDM's Global Days of Service. Our volunteers sorted 12,215 pounds of food, salvaged 11,604 pounds of food, and made 9,670 meals possible for those in need. We are so thankful for our time at the GBFB and can't wait to go back and volunteer again!
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Our top eventsRelay for Life
Countdown to Kindergarden Roxbury Girls and Boys Club Toys for Tots Vermont Special Olympics Mattapan Health Revival New Pentecostal Church Outreach Notre Dame Educational Center Dental Health Fair Mobile Blood Drive |
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Jayesh Patel
DMD 2018
Hometown: Westborough, MA
Contact:hseyaj@bu.edu
Chair
Jayesh was born and raised in South Africa, and has lived in Massachusetts for 14 years. He is excited to be joining the ASDA board this year as Vice Chair of Community Outreach, with a goal to get more students involved and show others what BU ASDA has to offer! While we all have a busy clinic and class schedule, he encourages everyone to participate in at least one event each semester and experience first-hand the rewards of improving the oral health care provided to our neighboring communities by BUGSDM. One of his favorite events since starting dental school is Countdown for Kindergarten; teaching kids about oral health while screening them in a positive and safe environment is an amazing experience that he hopes to share with others!
DMD 2018
Hometown: Westborough, MA
Contact:hseyaj@bu.edu
Chair
Jayesh was born and raised in South Africa, and has lived in Massachusetts for 14 years. He is excited to be joining the ASDA board this year as Vice Chair of Community Outreach, with a goal to get more students involved and show others what BU ASDA has to offer! While we all have a busy clinic and class schedule, he encourages everyone to participate in at least one event each semester and experience first-hand the rewards of improving the oral health care provided to our neighboring communities by BUGSDM. One of his favorite events since starting dental school is Countdown for Kindergarten; teaching kids about oral health while screening them in a positive and safe environment is an amazing experience that he hopes to share with others!
Hilury Ha
DMD 2020
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Contact: hiluryha@bu.edu
Vice Chair
Hilury was born in Vancouver and graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2016. During her time at UBC, Hilury was involved in many community service programs on campus and in her community. One of her favourite events was being able to visit inner-city elementary schools and teach children about oral hygiene. Her interest in improving access to oral healthcare sparked while volunteering in a non-profit dental clinic in Vancouver's Downtown East side. As she enters her new leadership role, she looks forward to contributing new ideas and increasing participation in community outreach events.
DMD 2020
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Contact: hiluryha@bu.edu
Vice Chair
Hilury was born in Vancouver and graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2016. During her time at UBC, Hilury was involved in many community service programs on campus and in her community. One of her favourite events was being able to visit inner-city elementary schools and teach children about oral hygiene. Her interest in improving access to oral healthcare sparked while volunteering in a non-profit dental clinic in Vancouver's Downtown East side. As she enters her new leadership role, she looks forward to contributing new ideas and increasing participation in community outreach events.
Shawn Mathew
DMD 2020
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: smathew@bu.edu
Vice Chair
Shawn hails from a small town on the north side of Atlanta. As a recent graduate from the University of Georgia, he was excited to take his talents up north to Boston. ASDA fever struck during orientation when he realized how much of an impact this organization was having on current students and also the community. As Vice Chair, his goal is to help plan events that help the kids in the community, and to involve more dental students in serving the underserved throughout Boston.
