Trident Endo’s annual Save-a-Smile event was hosted on April 27 from 8AM-2PM at RCT Endodontics Laurel Office. In addition to its distinction as the 6th annual event, this year also boasted the largest volunteer turnout to date with 51 volunteers helping to advance the Save-A-Smile mission. Created in recognition of the American Association of Endodontists’ Save-Your-Tooth month, Trident Endo has once again empowered its surrounding communities with exceptional endodontic care. 

Speaking of recognition, Drs. Adam Orgel and Badri Jureidini were awarded the Prestigious Volunteer for being part of this initiative since its inception. In addition, Dr. Ronald Taylor, Founder of Trident Endo and Dr. Lucciola Lambruschini, Director of Dental services at the Catholic Charities Center of Washington DC, were both awarded the Visionary Awards for making this annual cause a reality for the community.

Founded in 2018, Trident Save-a-Smile Foundation provides tooth-saving care to those with zero access. Our mission is to collaborate with other providers, non-profit clinics, and community centers to minimize the negative impacts of limited access to endodontic expertise.

During the event, our endodontists and dental teams treat primarily low-income and undocumented immigrant patients. Without this important event, these patients would have likely resorted to compromising “underground dentists” to relieve their tooth pain, or they could have lost their teeth by not treating them at all. 

Having damaged or missing teeth compromises self-esteem and self-confidence. Trident Endo’s Save-A-Smile patients reap the benefits of their root canal treatments by re-entering the workforce with a beaming smile.

Transforming Lives: In 2024, our donated endodontic services amounted to $28,198, covering 15 root canals for 14 patients.

Cumulatively, our remarkable volunteers have treated 125 patients, delivering over $225,000 worth of root canal treatments! 🦷💙

Our efforts are facilitated by the generosity of donors like the MSDA Foundation, Foundation for Endodontics, Support DDS, and Brasseler USA Dental Instruments. We thank you for continuing to support our mission by ensuring we have the resources required to make endodontic care accessible to everyone. 

The Trident Endo team also extends our sincere gratitude to the employees, sponsors, and practices who participated in this year’s Save-a-Smile event, including Dr. Angela Noguera of DC Endodontic Center, Dr. Alexis Herring of Bay Endodontics, and Drs. Ronald Taylor, Adam Orgel, Badri Jureidini, Eunice Kim from RCT Endodontics. We invite you to visit Trident Endo’s Save-a-Smile Foundation page to meet all of our enthusiastic volunteers, without whom this event wouldn’t be possible.  

Consider becoming a corporate sponsor of the Trident Save-a-Smile Foundation by contacting Crystal Mathura, Director of Business Development. 

Interested in participating in the Save-a-Smile mission, including upcoming events? Contact cmathura@tridentendo.com today!

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Let’s take a look…

A Day in the Life of Dr. Herring

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of Dr. Herring’s typical work day, let us start with a humble brag. Those of you who don’t know Dr. Herring might not realize that she was named 2023’s Eastern Shore Top Dentist winner. 

You can read all about her award and the dedication that earned it in our blog post, “Celebrating Eastern Shore’s Top Dentist Winner, Dr. Herring!”

Check out one of her recent reviews (it was hard to choose just one of the 262 currently listed on Google!)

“Dr. Herring and her team are second to none. She got me in the same day to help with excruciating tooth pain, allowed adequate time to numb and was able to perform a root canal to save my tooth. I was back to work the next day! She is patient and effective. Her entire office is always so kind and helpful. I highly recommend Bay Endo.” — Ashley Schreppel

Check out what she had to say… 

1.Of all the support that Trident Endo offers, what task or responsibility are you most grateful to never have to do again?

Dr. Herring: I am grateful to never have to ensure that my staff is properly credentialed and trained. The human resources department does an excellent job at ensuring our staff is adequately up-to-date with necessary training (i.e. CPR, OSHA, Infection Control, etc.) and certifications. Additionally, although I did personal marketing in the beginning, Trident has been excellent at ensuring our referral base receives goodies for major holidays and more! 

2. For any endodontist who is on the fence about a potential partnership with Trident Endo, what “push” would you give them? In other words, what do they need to know to get them to the other side and finally take advantage of this kind of strategic support? 

Dr. Herring: As an endodontist partnering with Trident Endo would allow you to reduce your management oversight and lean more into what matters most which is patient care. Without having to worry about the daily ins and outs of managing the practice focus can be placed on ensuring your patients receive high-quality care. In return, you will see an increase in patient and referral satisfaction, operational efficiency, and endless growth opportunities. Trident Endo also allows their partners to maintain autonomy with collaboration in decision-making.    

3. If you could, please walk us through a typical day for you… 

Dr. Herring: I start my day at 8 AM. Throughout my day, I see an average of 7 treatments. However, emergencies are always welcome, so my staff and I may see around 8-9 treatments in a day. We wrap up our day at 4 pm, and I usually end up writing notes and making phone calls to patients until 5 pm. 

4. What are three words you would use to describe working at your Trident-affiliated practice?

Dr. Herring: Rewarding, Motivating, Flexibility 

5. What autonomy do you have and love?

Dr. Herring: I love being able to practice how I like practicing. From the instruments and techniques I enjoy to being able to see as many or as few patients as I would like. I love being able to take vacation time when I need to. I also love being able to provide my input in the decision-making process. 

6. What do you think an endodontist looking for a new “home” must hear?

Dr. Herring: Partnering with Trident Endo is one of the best choices you will make! The support you will get from this company is unmatched. 

If you would like to learn more about partnering with Trident Endo, we invite you to read, “The Pros of Partnering with Trident Endo: A Case Study.” 

Better yet, give us a call and discover how our partnership program can benefit your own practice by addressing your specific needs and goals. 

We look forward to working with you and elevating your endodontic career! 

Contact us today!

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Last year, our team was able to donate $41,111 in professional root canal treatment services and we managed to save over 20 natural teeth. We were impressed and grateful for the support of our community, corporate donors, and volunteers.

Little did we know that we would crush the 2022 treatments at our 2023 Save-a-Smile event, which resulted in donating $45,069 in root canals and $7,403 in dental treatments, for a total of $52,472. Our teams generously completed 23 root canals on 21 patients in one day!

To say we’re feeling a little like superheroes is an understatement and right in line with this month’s theme of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Save-Your-Tooth month.   

As of today, the Trident Endo Save-a-Smile initiative has contributed more than $220,000 in specialized endodontic treatments domestically in support of our mission to ensure that life-altering dental care is accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status. We’re delighted to share that our mission has reached 114 patients in five years.

We’re ever thankful for the support that endodontists have extended to our effort, along with our colleagues in non-profit clinics and community outreach centers. 

We are especially grateful to Dr. Lucciola Lambruschini, director of dental services at the Catholic Charities Center of Washington DC who has worked alongside us in support of the community for  five years.

We extend special and heartfelt thanks to our donors and corporate sponsors, including Bay Endodontics, Brassler, DC Endo Center, Dentsply, and Maryland State Dental Association Foundation, as well as our 44 incredible volunteers of endodontists, dentists, dental assistants, and administrative teams:

Smiling is a Super Power

A big believer in the power of smiles and laughter, American comedian Phyllis Diller once said, “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” 

We love this clever take on the value of a healthy smile. Access to preventive and restorative dental care is not universal, and many people are denied the treatment that, in Diller’s words, sets everything straight.

There is no substitute for a healthy, bright smile or for the confidence it inspires. Trident Endo remains committed to the mission of the Save-a-Smile Initiative and is grateful to those affiliates, employees, and volunteers that make it possible for us to treat these patients in need.

As our founder, Dr. Ronald C. Taylor attests, “We’re doing more than just saving teeth; we’re changing lives. Our goal is to give back to the communities that support our practices on an annual basis. It’s the very least we can do as a business.” 

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Dedicated to giving back to the community, the endodontic experts at Painless Root Canal Specialists (PRCS), DC Endodontics, RCT Endodontics, and Bay Endodontics will also participate in the event, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th.

In the meantime, they are working hard to fundraise in support of this year’s ambitious giving goals.

Read on to discover why and how you should donate to this smile-saving and life-changing cause!

Get in the tooth-saving spirit!

The countdown is on to help us make this year’s Save-a-Smile event the best one yet!

“We’re motivated to be more than another local business. Ultimately, we’re stewards of our communities. More than saving teeth, we consider our efforts to be life-changing, empowering each of our patients with proven dental solutions and the confidence that comes from a healthy smile,” Dr. Adam Orgel, President of Trident Endo explains. 

Moreover, in the words of Mother Teresa, “Peace begins with a smile,” and we believe that everyone deserves to smile with confidence, free of pain. 

That’s why we need your help! 

From now until March 15th, we will be inviting donations in support of our goal to provide between 25-40 root canals to low-income patients, while strengthening our relationships with other non-profits related to the dental industry. 

We’re already proud to partner with Spanish Catholic Charities and grateful for the appreciation shared by the director of dental services, Dr. Lucciola Lambruschini:

“RCT has set a high standard in specialty dental philanthropy. They understand the incredible value of service to the community and donates their time and resources generously. Many of our low-income patients who live in this country illegally decide to risk losing their teeth or go to an unlicensed clinic instead of coming forward for professional root canal treatment. Drs. Ronald Taylor and Adam Orgel were the first specialists to create such an event in Maryland. Each year, their team participates with such joy and has inspired other endodontist specialists as well. They genuinely have something special at their endo group.”

Just what will it take to make these procedures happen? 

Our target fundraising milestone is $3,000 to cover all expenses for that single day. 

To put that figure into context, last year’s event totaled $41,111 in donated professional root canal treatment services, which saved 25 natural teeth.

Check out our 2022 highlight video to see our teams in action. 

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How can you support Save-a-Smile and deliver more peace to someone else’s life? 

We’re so glad you asked… 

Donate to Save a Smile

Supporting this event is a cinch! 

Simply donate at GiveButter.com and score some swag in the process.

Any individual who donates more than $75 gets a t-shirt and companies that donate $200 or more in goods or financial contributions will be awarded Sponsor status and feature in all print and digital marketing collateral promoting the event. 

The deadline for all donations to the 2023 Save-a-Smile event is March 15th! 

To make your donation or learn more about supporting the 2023 Save-a-Smile event, please contact Crystal Mathura, Director of Business Development at CMathura@tridentendo.com  or call (301) 857-8700. 

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