BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Giving - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Giving X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/giving X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Giving REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023449 CREATED:20241115T062038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T073101Z UID:2598-1731657600-1731690000@www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg SUMMARY:Celebrating Generosity: Faculty Hosts Donor Appreciation Dinner DESCRIPTION:News & Events\nCelebrating Generosity: Faculty Hosts Donor Appreciation Dinner\nDetailsDate: 15 November 2024
Event Category: Past Events \nShare this page\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSHARE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Faculty hosted a heartfelt Donor Appreciation Dinner on the evening of 15 November 2024 to honour its generous donors and showcase the impact of their contributions. The evening was a blend of gratitude\, inspiration\, and camaraderie\, bringing together donors\, faculty members\, and students in a shared spirit of appreciation and achievement. \n \nDean Prof Chris Peck delivering the welcome address\, highlighting the Faculty’s new research themesand their impact on advancing oral science. \nThe night began with a warm welcome from the Dean of NUS Dentistry\, Prof Chris Peck\, who shared his deep appreciation for the donors’ unwavering support. During his remarks\, Prof Peck introduced the Faculty’s newly crafted research themes\, which serve as an overarching framework encompassing all the Faculty’s research areas\, offering insights into the Faculty’s efforts to advance oral science. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAfter the welcome address\, guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner\, providing a perfect opportunity for networking and meaningful conversations. Faculty staff and student recipients mingled with donors\, fostering connections and sharing personal insights into the Faculty’s initiatives. \n \nAssoc Prof Gao Xiaoli shares insights from her research project during the dinner session\,engaging guests in thought-provoking discussions. \nAs dinner proceeded\, Associate Professor Gao Xiaoli took the stage to share her research project on the oral health of migrant workers. She shared the details of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted with the participation of 213 migrant workers and supported by 28 dedicated volunteers. Assoc Prof Gao highlighted the initiative’s dual impact: improving oral health care for an underserved community and enhancing the social awareness of dental students and trainees towards vulnerable groups. She emphasised that the generosity of donors enables such initiatives to reach more communities in need\, fostering a culture of care and inclusivity within the Faculty. \n \n \nBDS students Joel Lim and Lim Yu Shu sharing personal testimonies. \nFollowing Assoc Prof Gao’s presentation\, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students Joel Lim and Lim Yu Shu shared personal testimonies on how donor contributions have positively shaped their academic journeys and lives. Their heartfelt stories resonated with the audience\, illustrating the tangible difference that donor support makes. \n \nDr Gabriel Lee presenting his study on silver diamine fluoride. \nDr Gabriel Lee presented his study on exploring the potential role of nurses in managing dental caries of nursing home residents using silver diamine fluoride (SDF). He delved into the challenges of providing dental care in such settings\, including disparities in oral health knowledge among nursing staff. Dr Lee also explained the benefits of SDF and its potential to overcome some of these barriers\, and shared key findings from the study that highlighted the willingness of nurses to improve oral care for elderly residents. \n \nBDS student Elyse Chua sharing her personal testimony. \nThe evening concluded with another sharing by BDS student Elyse Chua\, who expressed her gratitude for the support that has been instrumental in her academic pursuits. Laughter\, lively chatter\, and a shared sense of purpose marked the end of the memorable night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Donor Appreciation Dinner was a testament to the Faculty’s commitment to honouring its donors and ensuring that their generosity continues to create meaningful change. It was an evening that not only celebrated giving but also inspired hope and optimism for the future. \nSee more\n\n \n \n \n \n \n November 15\, 2024\n Celebrating Generosity: Faculty Hosts Donor Appreciation Dinner\n The Faculty hosted a heartfelt Donor Appreciation Dinner on the evening of 15 November 2024 to honour its generous donors… \n More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 3\, 2023\n Celebrating An Evening of Gratitude: NUS Dentistry Donor Appreciation Dinner 2023\n NUS Faculty of Dentistry recently hosted its annual Donor Appreciation Dinner to celebrate the spirit of giving from alumni and… \n More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 3\, 2022\n Faculty of Dentistry Donor Appreciation Night 2022\n The NUS Faculty of Dentistry hosted its Donor Appreciation Night 2022 at the NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House (KRGH) on… \n More URL:https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/giving/event/celebrating-generosity-faculty-hosts-donor-appreciation-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/giving/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/02/Pict-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR