The Dental Podcast Network interview with Future Smiles Founder and Executive Director, Terri Chandler!

007 Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association Podcast

Nov 12, 2019

Terri Chandler, Founder and Executive Director of Future Smiles, joins Diane for this week’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast to talk about her non-profit organization’s service to the children of southern Nevada.

Episode Highlights:

Terri’s academic and professional history
Future Smiles and its 3 different pillars

Terri’s role within Future Smiles and her hopes for its next steps
Her involvement with ADHA over the years and her advice for those listeners who might consider writing a grant

Quotes:

“Seeing all of these children receive comprehensive dental care is one of the most rewarding things in my career.”

“We really wanted to create access to care for the children in southern Nevada.”“I found I had a knack for grant writing because it’s kind of like putting pieces of a puzzle together.”“The biggest mistake you can make is to give up too quickly.”“So many of the local casinos fund Future Smiles…all of these generous, kind philanthropists see the need for oral health and have invested in Future Smiles…”