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Dental365 Donates Dental Supplies to Ukraine Relief Effort

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Oral Hygiene items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste were just a couple of the many items requested for donation.

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(L to R): Peter LoPiccolo, patient of Dr. Frederick Seltzer.

Photo by: Dental365

County Executive, Steve Bellone recently announced partnership with local collection centers to help the people of Ukraine. In response to the devastating situation, Dental365 has donated dental supplies to refugees. 
 
Oral Hygiene items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste were just a couple of the many items requested for donation. Other items eligible for donation include medical supplies such as first aid kits, baby items, and articles of clothing. Peter LoPiccolo, patient of Dr. Frederick Seltzer organized collections for donations to drop at the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lindenhurst, NY, just one of many locations actively collecting items to be shipped to Ukraine.
 
Dental365 was eager to help in any way possible and gathered a variety of dental hygiene items to send abroad. Those items were picked up and are currently in transit to those in need.
 
“We are thankful to have the opportunity to support Ukrainian refugees during this critical time of need” says Dr. Scott Asnis, CEO and Founder of Dental365. “We are also extremely lucky to have dedicated team members, and thoughtful patients who are willing to volunteer their time to make it possible.”