Dental News - New York non-profit is recognized for fighting drug abuse

Dental Tribune USA

Fri. 19 September 2014

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QUEENS, N.Y., USA: Assemblywoman Nily Rozic presented a New York State Assembly Citation to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) Northeast Chapter, sponsored by Dr. Bernard Fialkoff and the Fialkoff Dental Study Club, at its monthly meeting in September. Fialkoff founded the chapter in 2006 and has made the community service program a priority in his office.

Fialkoff also runs a monthly dental education group, the Fialkoff Dental Study Club, which has supported the expansion of the program. The chapter has presented more than 600 free drug education events to New York City schools, after-school programs and community centers, providing drug education to more than 60,000 children, teens and adults. Assemblywoman Rozic presented the citation to honor this work and acknowledge the sponsorship of the group of dental professionals.

Assemblywoman Rozic’s citation states, “It is appropriate to recognize organizations for their particular contributions that strengthen the fabric of our communities; and The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is one such outstanding organization. … This respected foundation has shown unwavering commitment toward helping people around the world to learn about the destructive side effects of drugs. … I congratulate and commend the Foundation for a Drug-Free World on its annual sponsors milestone meeting in honor of reaching the 600th event mark in New York City deserving of the esteem of both its community and the great State of New York.”

Fialkoff presented an annual report at the meeting showing photos, recognitions and additional information regarding upcoming plans for the new school year. He read a thank you letter that one of the ninth grade students sent after receiving a free drug education event from the foundation.

(Source: Fialkoff Dental Study Club)

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