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“ Some of the kids we see have never been to the dentist before.I’ve met kids who expect their ‘permanent’ teeth to fall out. Ithink it is very important that we expose them to dental carein a fun, positive atmosphere so they will not be afraid of thedentist’s office.”– Dr. Nick RauberState Reps. Steve Carter and Franklin Foil pose with a group of school childrenfor GKAS.“ GKAS Day was fun for all of us, dentists and staff. The kidswe saw were happy and appreciative. I have been participatingin GKAS since returning from Alaska in 2000. It warms myheart to give to these children, all of which come from familieswith little or no education or income. Many of these childrendo not have parents that bring them to us to provide dentalservices and, therefore, are in dire need of treatment.”– Dr. Kirt TouchstoneDr. Brian BasingerDr. Joe Yale and Andi Guidry, EDDADr. Joey RobersonNortheast dentists and dental hygiene faculty and senior dental students participating in a GKAS event at the ULM Hygiene School.26 LDA Journal