Bright Side Dental

ROYAL OAK, Michigan--Bright Side Dental, a Detroit-based dentist, has awarded two Michigan students with $500 scholarships that can be applied toward college expenses.

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Sarah Lewan of Royal Oak High School and Hannah Glodich of Salem High School in Canton each received a $500 scholarship and a dental care package that included a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash.

"We are very proud to award these two students with scholarships. The decision was extremely difficult as all student essays were well-written and informative," said Josh Gershonowicz, vice president of public relations and marketing for Bright Side Dental. "We wish Sarah the best of luck at Saginaw Valley and Hannah at Columbia College in Chicago."

The Bright Future Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving high school students in obtaining a college education. The deadline for entries was April 15, 2011.

Bright Side Dental received more than 60 essays from seniors living within the Bright Side Dental service areas of Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Livonia, and Canton, Mich.

Students had to be a graduating senior with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher and be involved in extracurricular activities. Students had to live within the Bright Side Dental service areas, and each applicant was required to complete a one-page essay in response to the topic: Explain the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene and how poor dental hygiene can affect your overall health.

Essays were judged by a panel of dental health experts.

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