David R. Turok, DDS, and Evita Sanchez share a vision for The Mobile Plaque Punisher, a mobile dental van fully equipped to provide dental care to the underprivileged, mainly children. Click here to read more about the mobile dental van project.
The two have joined forces with a group of students from DePaul University. The group is comprised of predental students and students specializing in communications and public relations. The team estimates that $100,000 will be needed to make their dream a reality.In an effort to get the mobile dental van project started, the group is attempting to raise $5,000, an initial milestone in their fundraising goal.
Those who would like to support the Mobile Plaque Punisher will be able to via online donations. The contributions will only be counted and processed once the goal of $5,000 is reached.Click here to make a donation.Or you may mail your donation to David R. Turok, DDS, PC, P.O. Box 14015, Chicago, IL 60614The fundraising campaign centers around having 200 people donate $25 per person. This small gift is a stepping-stone to making dental care accessible to those who desperately need it, but who cannot afford it.
Please spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, and anyone and everyone in the dental profession. For more information, email [email protected].Dr. David R. Turok received his DDS degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He now practices dentistry in Chicago, Ill. Evita Sanchez-Rios received her RDH at the University of Illinois Chicago (KKC). She is a hygienist in Chicago, and is currently completing her master’s in public health.
