Dr. Gregory McGee of Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center has become well-known in the community for visiting the local elementary schools in the Albuquerque area and teaching the students about proper oral hygiene. This last visit was at Matheson Park Elementary, where 250 students … Read more about Students Brush a Gator’s Teeth
Project Save A Mouth (PSAM) is a national organization that strives to improve general health and well-being by increasing oral health awareness and practices. Through partnerships with charities, companies, schools, government sectors, and medical professionals on national and local levels, the PSAM coalition works together to teach children the importance of healthy dental habits and how to prevent certain health issues in the future.
Our PSAM members are hard at work. Keep checking this page to find their most recent events.
New Lubbock Chapter – Read All About It!
The launch of our new Lubbock, TX, Chapter on January 17 was celebrated by an influx of local media coverage throughout the month. Dr. Robert Ioppolo, the chapter’s sponsor, was first asked to come on KLBK CBS’ “Trends & Friends” show with event speaker and State Representative Dustin Burrows. … Read more about New Lubbock Chapter – Read All About It!
Placitas Elementary Gets Schooled on Oral Health
On January 26, a group of Albuquerque students at Placitas Elementary School participated in an oral hygiene presentation put on by Dr. Gregory McGee, the oral surgeon at Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center and the sponsoring doctor of our Albuquerque chapter. Students learned the … Read more about Placitas Elementary Gets Schooled on Oral Health
Houston Chapter Officially Launches
Due to inclement weather, the Houston chapter launched on January 24, 2018, just one week after National Project Save A Mouth Day. Dr. Phillip Iero, the sponsoring chapter doctor and oral surgeon at Bellaire Facial, Oral, & Dental Implant Surgery, was joined by cardiologist Dr. Yong-Jian Geng … Read more about Houston Chapter Officially Launches
Henderson Chapter Receives a Proclamation
At the launch event for the Henderson chapter of Project Save A Mouth, the city awarded Dr. Steve Huang, the sponsoring doctor for the group, an official city proclamation. This proclamation will hang proudly in Dr. Huang’s office as a reminder to everyone who sees it of the importance of better … Read more about Henderson Chapter Receives a Proclamation
The Henderson Chapter of Project Save A Mouth Has Launched!
Project Save A Mouth has now entered Nevada with a bang! Dr. Steve Huang of Henderson Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center sponsored the launch of the Henderson, NV, chapter on January 17, joined by local Councilman Dan Stewart, kindergarten teacher Becky Goins, and speech pathologist Kristen … Read more about The Henderson Chapter of Project Save A Mouth Has Launched!
Bettering Oral Health in Boise
The citizens of Boise are about to become better educated on proper oral hygiene and how to prevent serious medical problems. The launch of the Boise chapter, our first in the state of Idaho, occurred on January 17 at Jack's Urban Meeting Place. The event had an expert lineup of speakers and … Read more about Bettering Oral Health in Boise
PSAM Goes to Lubbock, TX
January 17 marked the first official National Project Save A Mouth Day with multiple new PSAM chapter launches. The area of Lubbock, TX, will now see the benefits from a local chapter, thanks to Dr. Robert Ioppolo of Hill & Ioppolo Oral and Facial Surgeons of Lubbock. The speakers in attendance … Read more about PSAM Goes to Lubbock, TX