I am proud of my volunteer efforts to educate children and their parents about oral care; at local YMCAs, schools and museums. I plan to continue giving back to underserved and disadvantaged communities, as that is where I believe the greatest impact can be made. Additionally, I always make sure to stay current by participating in dental organizations such as ASDA, NJDA, and NYSDA. Enough cannot be said about how great it is to be part of a community of dentists with whom I can exchange ideas. It is this educational programming and organizational dentistry that I intend to bring with me to the field of pediatrics.