The six dentists all practice in Richardson, and according to clinic founders Doug Crosby and Mark Denny, they are always among the first to volunteer for shifts at the clinic. Denny also said that occasionally there are procedures that can't be handled in the clinic, so the doctors take the patients back to their offices for treatment. 

   Richardson East Rotary recognized the dentists with the Paul Harris Award, one of Rotary International's highest recognitions. 

   Crosby told the gathering that in its 5.5 year existence, the clinic has had more than 40 dentists do volunteer work. The clinic is housed at the NETWORK of Community Ministries in Richardson and serves students in the Richardson ISD who are uninsured and not eligible for government-sponsored free dental treatment.

   A few statistics from the clinic: 573 patients have been treated, 379 teeth pulled, 470 teeth filled, 97 root canals have been performed, 16 orthodontic procedures have been handled and 45 crowns have been placed.

Celebrating Rotary’s anniversary

This week marks 110 years since Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. It also is 30 years since Rotary launched its campaign to rid the world of polio.

• View photos of celebrations around the world
• Read more about three decades of PolioPlus
• Learn more about the founders of Rotary

 

 

Richardson East Rotary Club’s 19^th Annual Casino Night!

 

2015 Richardson East Rotary Club's Denim and Diamonds Casino Night. Knocked it out of the park last Friday!!!!! We filled this room with record sponsorships, ticket sales, and the highest retail value of Silent Auction items to sell. Thanks to a GREAT team of RERC members and their spouses for making it to the top. The best - our dear community benefits.

 

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