{"id":21,"date":"2016-01-25T15:54:40","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T15:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2019-06-06T15:45:24","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T15:45:24","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Bright Smiles CDH!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/BrightSmilesHDR_Cropped-e1478892758760.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/BrightSmilesHDR_Cropped-e1478892758760.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n\n--><\/p>\n<p><!--[gallery ids=\"93,92,89,86,80\"]\n\n--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-21 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1479928981Bright-Smiles-Website-Photography-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1479928981Bright-Smiles-Website-Photography-9-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1479928981Bright-Smiles-Website-Photography-9-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1479928981Bright-Smiles-Website-Photography-9-52x52.jpg 52w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<style>\n     h2{<br \/>       padding-top: 50px<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Continues to Spread Awareness!<\/h2>\n<div>On May 31st, Bright Smiles visited King George VI Public School to be Friday\u2019s Mystery Reader! We read \u201cShow Me Your Smile: A Visit To The Dentist\u201d. We, of course, reviewed brushing and flossing and had some great questions during our Q&amp;A and ended the visit with the kids signing a smile song. Such a wonderful afternoon with some terrific students! Thank you, Ms. Cheney, for having me! \ud83c\udd70\ufe0f\u2795<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-776\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-775\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-773 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-2-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-2.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles &#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Event a Resounding Success!<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, June 1st, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, provided $2,298.49 worth of FREE dental hygiene treatment to 14 people in need in our community.<\/p>\n<p>Our \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d initiative has now provided over $38,000 in FREE dental care!<\/p>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t do a fraction of what we do without wonderful volunteers like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Melissa Bushey-Harling<\/li>\n<li>Cathy Kosis<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>April Postma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A huge thank you to the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre for their time and hard work with booking this clinic for their clients in need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-765 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-1-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-1.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-766 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-767 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-2-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/download-2.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1-e1559834381340.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-769\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1-e1559834381340-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1-e1559834381340-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1-e1559834381340-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1-e1559834381340.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-768\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Continues to Advocate on Behalf of Low Income Chatham-Kent Adults and Seniors!<\/h2>\n<p>This morning Leeanne from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and\u00a0<span class=\"mark0ooe3i73n\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Christine<\/span>\u00a0from Bright Smiles met with M.P.P. Rick Nicholls to discuss the free dental care for low income seniors announcement in the budget.<\/p>\n<p>We continue to advocate for low income adults to be included in the plan and look forward to learning more as details about the plan are released.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic-300x255.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic-300x255.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic-768x653.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic-1024x871.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BSCDH_MPP_Pic.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Hosts It&#8217;s 15th &#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Clinic in Conjunction with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit<\/h2>\n<p>On Sunday April 15th, in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, we hosted our 15th \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d dental hygiene day. We provided $2,000 worth of FREE treatment. We have now provided $35,800 worth of care at no cost to people in need in our community!<\/p>\n<p>We are so grateful for those who volunteered on Sunday to make the clinic a success. A huge heartfelt thank you to you too:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April Postma<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Sandy Visser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_1-e1556046995663.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-749\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_1-e1556046995663-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_1-e1556046995663-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_1-e1556046995663-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_1-e1556046995663.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_3-e1556046973584.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-747\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_3-e1556046973584-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_3-e1556046973584-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_3-e1556046973584-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_3-e1556046973584.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-750 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_4-e1556046984857.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-748\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_4-e1556046984857-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_4-e1556046984857-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_4-e1556046984857-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_16_4-e1556046984857.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Raises more than $2500 Worth of Treatment!<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, March 16th, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and help from our wonderful volunteers were able to provide 15 people in need with FREE dental exams, scaling, polishing and fluoride treatments through our \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d program.<\/p>\n<p>We provided $2,500 worth of treatment and none of that would have been possible without the help of;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Katie Gagner<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>April Towns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X1-e1556045652134.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-736\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X1-e1556045652134-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X1-e1556045652134-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X1-e1556045652134-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X1-e1556045652134.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X3-e1556045666693.jpeg\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-738\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X3-e1556045666693-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X3-e1556045666693-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X3-e1556045666693-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X3-e1556045666693.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X4-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2.jpeg\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-735\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/GWYL_X2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>13th &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; for Habitat for Humanity was Great!<\/h2>\n<p>On Sunday January 13th we were happy to host a \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d FREE dental hygiene day for Habitat for Humanity. Without the help of our wonderful volunteers, we would not have been able to provide over $2,300 worth of free treatment to those in need in our community!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to personally thank our wonderful volunteers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ashley Acs<\/li>\n<li>Cathy Kocis<\/li>\n<li>Krystle Armstrong<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Lumley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image6-e1548169817603.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-729\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image6-e1548169817603-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image6-e1548169817603-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image6-e1548169817603-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image6-e1548169817603.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image4-1-e1548169834307.jpeg\">\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-727\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image4-1-e1548169834307-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image4-1-e1548169834307-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image4-1-e1548169834307-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image4-1-e1548169834307.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image5.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image3-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-726 \" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image3-1-e1548169848956-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image3-1-e1548169848956-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image3-1-e1548169848956-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image3-1-e1548169848956.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image1.jpeg\">\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-724 \" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image1-e1548169860134-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image1-e1548169860134-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image1-e1548169860134-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image1-e1548169860134.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smile has Partnered with Habitat for Humanity!<\/h2>\n<div>Bright Smiles is happy to announce we&#8217;ve partnered with Habitat for Humanity and will be providing free dental hygiene treatment to those in need from our community next Sunday, January 13th.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To find out how to volunteer or donate to our Give Where You Live organization, please contact Christine at Bright Smiles to help give back!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/static1.squarespace.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/static1.squarespace-300x49.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/static1.squarespace-300x49.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/static1.squarespace-768x126.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/static1.squarespace.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Our 11th &#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Clinic was a Big Success!<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, December 8, Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham Kent Public Health Unit hosted our 11th \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d FREE dental hygiene clinic. We provided $2,761.96 worth of free treatment to clients from the Blenheim Youth Centre!<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to our volunteers for making the day a success!<\/p>\n<p>Also, thank you to Laura Carrick, RMT for graciously donating two 30 minute massages; one for a lucky volunteer and one for a client. Congratulations to our winners!<\/p>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48382312_1218307051640547_2584458078871093248_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-579 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48359200_1218307271640525_6552906649470763008_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48275279_1218307064973879_66680449602158592_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48277977_1218307221640530_6920461407972491264_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48374022_1218307091640543_7551645502530387968_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"&lt;a href=\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/48123058_1218307234973862_8853481121086701568_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles 10th &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; Event!<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, Bright Smiles, in partnership with the Chatham-Kent public health unit, hosted our 10th \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d FREE dental hygiene clinic. We provided over $1,800 in treatment at no cost to 11 people in need from our community.<\/p>\n<p>To date, we have provided $25,802.07 of free dental care to our community!<\/p>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t do it without our wonderful volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>A special thank you to those who volunteered their time this past weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Katie Gagner<\/li>\n<li>Jill Howe<\/li>\n<li>Cathy Kocis<\/li>\n<li>Vicky Laevens<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"274\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-578\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"531\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles helps found the Erie St. Clair Oral Health Coalition<\/h2>\n<p>It is with great excitement that we announce that Bright Smiles, in partnership with Public Health Units and the Community Health Centre, have founded the Erie St. Clair Oral Health Coalition.<\/p>\n<p>We advocate for provincially funded dental care by way of petitions to the legislative assembly of Ontario, and encourage our local MPP&#8217;s to help close gaps and create a publicly funded oral health model for all.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ErieOralHealthCoalition.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ErieOralHealthCoalition-300x96.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ErieOralHealthCoalition-300x96.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ErieOralHealthCoalition.jpeg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Partners with the YMCA for Another &#8216;Beyond the Bell&#8217; Event!<\/h2>\n<p>We had no power but that didn\u2019t stop us! Bright Smiles visited with the YMCA\u2019s Beyond the Bell students at St. Agnes Catholic School. We reviewed brushing, flossing, nutrition and the importance of good oral health. It was a small, but great group of students!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-657 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell2-415x235.jpeg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"371\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell1-415x235.jpeg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-656 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell3-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell3-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/BeyondTheBell3.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles has partnered again with the YMCA\u2019s \u201cBeyond the Bell\u201d program!<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Smiles has partnered again with the YMCA\u2019s \u201cBeyond the Bell\u201d program. We spent Friday afternoon at AA Wright in Wallaceburg teaching about nutrition and oral health. A huge thank you to the students for the lovely thank you card and great questions!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-650 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-135x100.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1-273x206.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/AfterTheBell1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Owner Receives &#8216;Young Business Individual of the Year&#8217; Award!<\/h2>\n<p>To say this past year and a half has been a journey would be an understatement. I am proud to be the recipient of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce \u201cyoung business individual of the year\u201d award. Opening Bright Smiles was a huge life goal realized. Without the support of the community, friend and most importantly my family, none of this would be possible. So I share this award with everyone who helped me along the way in making this dream a reality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_1-e1523637289917.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-640 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_1-e1523637289917-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_1-e1523637289917-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_1-e1523637289917-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_1-e1523637289917.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_2-e1523637308919.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-639\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_2-e1523637308919-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_2-e1523637308919-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_2-e1523637308919-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_2-e1523637308919.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_3-e1523637328901.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-638 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_3-e1523637328901-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_3-e1523637328901-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_3-e1523637328901-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_3-e1523637328901.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_4-e1523637349527.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-637 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_4-e1523637349527-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_4-e1523637349527-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_4-e1523637349527-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/YBIY_4-e1523637349527.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8th &#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Runs Successfully with &#8216;Gift From The Heart&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Today Bright Smiles \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d free dental hygiene clinic was in conjunction with the nation wide event \u201cGift From The Heart\u201d. We provided over $2,400 worth of treatment to 12 people in need in our community.<\/p>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t do it without the support of our amazing volunteer team so a HUGE heartfelt thank you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cathy Kocis<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Lumley<\/li>\n<li>Janet O\u2019Mara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_3.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-578\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/GWYL_8_4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Meets with Provincial NDP Leadership to Discuss OHIP Related Dental Plans<\/h2>\n<p>I had the opportunity to speak with Andrea Horwath, the provincial NDP leader on April 4, 2018. We discussed the party\u2019s plan to provide universal dental care and the impact it will have on our healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p>I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity and continue to advocate on the public\u2019s behalf to have OHIP cover dental care.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NDP_Interview_1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" style=\"padding-right: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NDP_Interview_1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"550\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NDP_Interview_2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NDP_Interview_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"536\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7th \u2018Give Where You Live\u201d Event a Great Success!<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday February 3rd, Bright Smiles CDH in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit hosted our 7th \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d <strong>FREE<\/strong> dental hygiene day. <strong>$3,019.81<\/strong> of treatment was provided at no cost to 15 members of our community.<\/p>\n<p>Since November of 2016, we have provided a total of <strong>$16,281.21<\/strong> in FREE treatment.<br \/>\nWe couldn\u2019t do it without the support of our amazing volunteer team so a HUGE heartfelt thank you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anjum Farheen<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Melissa Bushey Harling<\/li>\n<li>Vicky Laevens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-579\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-135x100.jpg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1-273x206.jpg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-135x100.jpg 135w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5-273x206.jpg 273w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-578\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_3-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_3.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_6-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GWYL7_6.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles is nominated for \u201cYoung Business Individual of the Year\u201d!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-555 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination-233x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination-768x990.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination-794x1024.png 794w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChamberOfCommerce_Nomination.png 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are humbled to share that Bright Smiles (Christine Fairbairn) has been nominated by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce in the category of \u201cYoung Business Individual of the Year\u201d for their Business Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-542 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-Logo-300x151.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-Logo-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-Logo.jpg 694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bright Smiles is proud to support &#8216;Shop with a Cop&#8217; again this holiday season by donating over 100 toothbrushes and toothpastes<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-543\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-donation.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-543 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-donation-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-donation-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-donation-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SWAC-donation.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donations going out!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The purpose of this event is to foster positive relationships between children and law enforcement officers. Kids between the ages of 5-12 from across the Municipality are selected by Chatham-Kent Children\u2019s Services, Big Brothers &amp; Big Sisters and Victim Services. Each child is given a Walmart gift card to purchase gifts for their immediate family.The children are assigned their own officer as their \u2018personal shopping assistant\u2019 who escort them around the store to assist in selecting appropriate gifts for each family member. After shopping, the children are transported to the Bradley Convention Centre where they enjoy breakfast and other fun Christmas activities while elves wrapped their presents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The goal of \u2018Shop with a Cop\u2019 is to break down the barriers between young people and law enforcement, with the intent of developing a better and more trusting relationship with those in uniform.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ckpolice.com\/shop-with-a-cop\/\">http:\/\/ckpolice.com\/shop-with-a-cop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">We Toured the Chatham Water Treatment Plant! What a Cool Place!<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Smiles along with the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistants from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit toured the Chatham Water Treatment Plant. We learned about how our water is treated and how fluoride is added to our drinking water.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know&#8230;for $1.85 you can fill 2000 500mL bottles of water?<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to all of the staff who took the time to explain the plant and processes to us. You do great work!<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 99%; margin: 0 auto; display: block; padding-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Water_Treatment_2.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Water_Treatment_1.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Water_Treatment_3.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 49%; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Water_Treatment_4.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Give Where You Live #6 A Resounding Success!<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone was smiling during our \u201cGive Where You Live\u201d FREE dental hygiene clinic yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>We were able to treat 16 people in need and provide over $2,800 in treatment at no cost!<\/p>\n<p>A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers who made this clinic not only successful, but fun!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abbigail O\u2019Brien<\/li>\n<li>Anjum Farheen<\/li>\n<li>Devan VanVlymen<\/li>\n<li>Leeanne Pepper<\/li>\n<li>Lexie VanVlymen<\/li>\n<li>Marnie VanVlymen<\/li>\n<li>Robert Fairbairn<\/li>\n<li>Stacy Verleye-Rybansky<\/li>\n<li>Tatiana Gutierrez-Dassios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, a specific heartfelt thank you to the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit of the use of their mobile equipment, instruments and supplies. We couldn\u2019t do it without you!<\/p>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_1.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_2.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_3.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_4.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_5.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%; vertical-align: top;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GWYL_Nov_2017_6.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Chatham This Week feature regarding Bright Smile&#8217;s upcoming &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; clinic this weekend!<\/h2>\n<p>Read the whole article <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chathamthisweek.com\/2017\/10\/31\/free-dental-clinic-this-weekend-in-chatham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bright Smiles Has Been Chosen by the OOHA to Highlight the Power of Community Partnerships!<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Smiles has been chosen by the Ontario Oral Health Alliance to highlight an initiative which demonstrates the power of community partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>Bright Smiles in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit have provided over $10,500 in FREE dental hygiene treatment with our &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; initiative.<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/OOHA.png\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/OAPHD.png\" \/><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2>Thanks to MPP Monte McNaughton for Meeting With Us!<\/h2>\n<p>A huge thank you to MPP Monte McNaughton for meeting with Beth from the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre, Leeanne from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Christine from Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene earlier today.<\/p>\n<p>We discussed the need for dental programs for low income adults and seniors. We submitted dozens of petitions to Monte in support of this cause.<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/MPP_Meetings.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/MPP_Meetings.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; Passes a Major Milestone!<\/h2>\n<p>In only 10 months we have broken the $10,000 in FREE treatment barrier with our 5th Give Where You Live dental hygiene clinic!<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to all of the volunteers and support we have received from the community to make these charity days possible.<\/p>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_10k.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_10k.png\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2>Before and After: What a Difference!<\/h2>\n<p>The importance of dental hygiene care can be seen here in these before and after photos. This client received FREE dental hygiene treatment during our Give Where You Live clinic on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>We are accepting new clients so call today to book your appointment!<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_Before.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_Before.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_After.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_After.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL_Before.jpg\"><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smile&#8217;s 5th &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; Day a Success!<\/h2>\n<p>Today we hosted our 5th &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; FREE dental hygiene day. We provided $1,700 in treatment to 12 clients in need in our community.<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to our volunteers Leeanne, Jillian and Cathy for their outstanding service and dedication to making today a success!<\/p>\n<p>Our next FREE clinic will be happening on Saturday, November 4th. Check out our website for more details.<\/p>\n<p>[raw]<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL5_1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL5_2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL5_3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 49%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/GWYL5_4.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n[\/raw]<\/p>\n<h2>Congratulations to our &#8216;Plaque Attack&#8217; gift pack winner!<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations to Penny, our &#8216;Plaque Attack&#8217; gift pack winner! She was all smiles when we gave her her brand new Oral-B power toothbrush!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/PlaqueAttackWinnerPenny.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles Thanks Chatham-Kent MPP Rick Nicholls<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;d like to thank Rick Nicholls, MPP for taking the time today to meet with Beth from the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre, Leeanne from Chatham-Kent Public Health and Christine from Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene today.<\/p>\n<p>We were able to submit dozens of signatures on our petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to invest in public oral health programs for low income adults and seniors. We are happy to hear he will be taking our petitions of Queen&#8217;s Park!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/MeetingWithMP.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Come Get Your Custom Mouth Guard!<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Smiles is excited to be hosting a mouth guard clinic on Sunday, September 17th in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.<\/p>\n<p>Mouth guards are free with a valid Health Smiles Ontario card. Call the health unit today to book your appointment or to find out more!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MouthGuardClinic.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Bright Smiles is Excited to Welcome Paige to our Clinic for the Day!<\/h2>\n<p>We are happy to welcome Paige who is visiting Bright Smiles today. She is about to enter grade 12 at John McGregor Secondary School and is shadowing our dental hygienist to help determine if a career in making smiles brighter might be the right fit for her. We thank Paige for her enthusiasm and wish her a bright future!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Student_Paige.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/index.php\/2017\/06\/28\/thanks-to-the-womens-centre-for-hosting-us-as-their-keynote-speaker-at-their-agm\/\">Thanks to the Women\u2019s Centre for hosting us as their Keynote Speaker at their AGM!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>We would like to say thank you to Darlene Smith, the president of the Chatham-Kent Women&#8217;s Centre, for inviting us to come and share our story about our path to independence and giving back.\u00a0\u00a0Our &#8216;Give Where You Live&#8217; initiative launched with the Women&#8217;s Centre back in November of 2016 and so we are honoured to have been able to speak to Darlene and the board of directors at the Women&#8217;s Centre Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/WomensCentreAGM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 99%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/WomensCentreAGM.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/index.php\/2017\/06\/20\/our-4th-give-where-you-live-event-was-a-great-success\/\">Our 4th Give Where You Live event was a great success!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3191.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3191.jpg\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3201.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3201.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today we were able to provide $2,569.16 worth of FREE dental hygiene treatment during our &#8220;Give Where You Live&#8221; event.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3211.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3211.jpg\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3205.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3205.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t have done it without the help from our wonderful volunteers and the Chatham-Kent Pubic Health Unit. A heartfelt thank you to Leeanne, Krystle, Vicky and Rob for your dedication and efforts today!<\/p>\n<p>#GiveWhereYouLive<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3212.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%; vertical-align: top;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3212.jpg\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3199.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 49%;\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/IMG_3199.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">We have been nominated for Oh Canada! Reader&#8217;s choice award!<\/h2>\n<p>We are very please to announced that <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDHA_Mag.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the article<\/a> featuring Bright Smiles in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdha.ca\/ohcanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oh Canada!<\/a> has been nominated as a finalist in their reader&#8217;s choice award. We are honoured to have been considered! Thanks to everyone who voted!<\/p>\n<p>You can find a copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDHA_Mag.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the article here<\/a> in our media archives.<\/p>\n<h2>Welcome<\/h2>\n<p>Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene (Bright Smiles CDH) is a full service hygiene clinic. We provide a wide array of oral hygiene related services. We are dedicated to providing high customer satisfaction by providing excellent service in a relaxing environment.\u00a0 We believe in delivering a premium dental cleaning experience at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<p>We strive to actively improve the community we practice in. Whether we are providing no cost treatment during our community days, participating in missions to the developing world, or just contributing to community wellness events you can be sure that your money is being reinvested where you live.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/index.php\/services\/\">check out the services we provide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.brightsmilescdh.ca\/index.php\/community\/\">a few reasons to choose us<\/a> for your dental hygiene needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Bright Smiles Continues to Spread Awareness! On May 31st, Bright Smiles visited King George VI Public School to be Friday\u2019s Mystery Reader! We read \u201cShow Me Your Smile: A Visit To The Dentist\u201d. 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