Call center conducts dental mission

Almost 200 students of Camp Lapu-Lapu Elementary School in Apas, Cebu City benefited from the dental mission organized by Cebubased call center, Executive Boutique (EB).

The outreach program held at the school’s covered court is one of the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of EB and its sister company, Select VoiceCom (SVC) in partnership with United World Smiles. The dental mission, which took place last March 14, kicked off with a demonstration on proper brushing techniques followed by a short lecture on good oral hygiene.

Student-beneficiaries, aged 6-7, received fluoride treatments and availed of the free oral examination conducted by volunteer dentist, Dr. Michael Goldman.

United World Smiles is not-for-profit company based in Plainview, New York. “Our mission is to provide dental treatment and education to children worldwide who may not otherwise have the opportunity to receive proper dental care, and we are very happy to have the opportunity partner with EB to work with these children in Cebu," said Dr. Michael Goldman

Over 40 EB employees volunteered their time to help make the mission a success. “Company-initiated volunteer projects like this gives me a sense of purpose as an employee and allows me to give back to my community," said Jeff Capangpangan, EB employee-volunteer.

In addition to the fluoride treatment and dental examination, the students were also given dental kits containing oral hygiene essentials such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss.

“It is our hope that through this community service effort, we were able to promote the values of practicing and maintaining good oral hygiene habits, which is important for the overall health of these young students.” said EB president, Mark Shapiro.

Education is one of the core advocacies of EB's corporate social responsibility program. “The Dental Mission is just one of the CSR projects we intend to roll out for our adopted school. We wish to continue addressing its primary and immediate needs, whenever possible.” said Elsie Avergonzado, HR Manager.