Dr. Pham, a local Prosthodontist at Friedman Dental Group in Plantation, FL, says hello as she prepares to service a patient with a dental emergency during the Coronavirus crisis. Her service has helped alleviate the patient load at local hospitals for dental-related visits, and she is a #CoronavirusHero. This noble act has helped reduce the virus’s transmission and conserve the critically important PPE resources at local hospitals.
A hero is “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities” (Merriam-Webster, 2020). Today, with the threat of the transmission of Coronavirus, you don’t have to go far to find one. We are used to seeing Hollywood heroes, like Batman and Spiderman, concealing their identity behind epic costumes. Still, today, our real everyday heroes are stepping out in plain sight, and they have traded those costumes for uniforms, capes for surgical gowns, and face masks of a different kind.
A Friedman Dental Group patient, Stan, is pictured as he is preparing for an ultrasound at a local hospital. Here is a fantastic example of a #CoronavirusHero, and we thank him for supporting our community during this time.
Our community is filled with these heroes, especially since our daily tasks have become acts of pure bravery. Things like stocking the local grocery store shelf, wiping down carts, preparing food for takeout, delivering packages, and showing up to work every day despite the impending threat are considered noble and courageous acts.
This act of bravery extends to those treating dental emergency patients to reduce dental-related emergency room visits. We look to these people for strength and reassurance during times like these. We desperately look to them for a sense of normalcy. These are our local heroes of Coronavirus, and if you pay close attention, you’ll find them popping up everywhere.
Farley, a OneSolution® Surgical Assistant, was pictured while preparing for an emergency dental surgery at the Friedman Dental Group office during the coronavirus crisis. Without him, our doctors wouldn’t have access to the resources they need during procedures. For this reason, we thank him and acknowledge that he is genuinely a #CoronavirusHero.
The exciting thing about this time of uncertainty is that it has lifted the veil and opened our eyes to see that these heroes have served our community this entire time. They have always been here for us and will be here long after this ends. You may not realize it, but you are a local hero of the Coronavirus, even if it might be in minor ways, like practicing social distancing, wearing gloves and a mask while shopping, buying groceries for your family members, and avoiding the hospital for your dental emergency. You are doing something courageous and noble, and we celebrate you!
Together, we decided to say thank you more often. Return our shopping carts to the places they belong. Wave to our neighbors and lend a helping hand. Let the people in the community know that we appreciate them. Take better care of ourselves. Share a smile with a stranger. If we do this right, the world we return to can be happier, friendlier, and better. Our cal hero heroes make a difference, change our communities, and save the day! For these reasons, we celebrate you! We thank you for keeping us safe and helping us get through this uncertain time.
If you know of a local hero you would like to honor, you can submit a photo to us on social media or at marketing@friedmandentalgroup.com. As you know, Friedman Dental Group is open to supporting you and your families by providing video consultations, dental emergency exams, and any essential dental treatment. If you or someone you know needs emergency dental services, contact us before visiting the emergency room at 877-421-0584.
