Joanna Bernath loves to put smiles back on the faces of those in need. Bright, clean and healthy ones.
Every year, Bernath offers a cleaning service that helps those in need with a free dental service.
Called The Gift From the Heart, Bernath害羞草研究所檚 dental clinic, Fresh Dental Hygiene, offers the service for those who may not be able to afford it.
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Working with immigrants, and those in marginalized communities, she害羞草研究所檚 also offered dental cleanings at Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Gospel Mission at the John Howard Society.
害羞草研究所淭hose people, despite their greatest efforts, they cannot afford sometimes with basic care. They live with pain and disease, so for patients like that I provide temporary fillings free of charge,害羞草研究所� Bernath said.
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The temporary fillings last for five years, which allows them to save funds for the filling, she said.
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Bernath immigrated from Poland to Canada when she was 19. After being a dental hygienist for 20 years, she decided to open her own business two years ago.
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Since opening, her next step is to hire another practitioner.
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She害羞草研究所檚 hoping to connect with other dental clinics to encourage them to get on board with The Gift From the Heart.
When she started two years ago, she gradually grew her clientele from a handful of clients.
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