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The Alliance
Pictured here are (seated L to R) Jane Yeomans, Jeanne Saccone, Mary Lou Burne, Alice Stofko; (standing L to R) Dr. Linda Frantz, Connie Hayes, Jennifer Gallagher, Kathleen Fennie.
The Alliance to the Scranton District Dental Society was formed in 1935
by 20 spouses of local dentists. It was the second to be formed in the
nation. Throughout the years, the Alliance has been a voice of
Dentistry in the community initiating such programs as distribution of
toothbrushes to day care centers, class rooms, and institutions for
children and adults; and
donating
funds to cancer research,
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, Boys and Girl’s Clubs, St.
Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and the American Red Cross. During WWII,
the Alliance wrapped surgical dressings for the war effort. In 1966 the
spouses collected usable instruments and small pieces of dental
equipment from local dentists for the School of Dentistry in Thailand.
Beginning in 1970 and continuing through 1990, the Alliance awarded
Scholarships to qualified students entering the Dental Hygiene Program
at local colleges. The Scranton Alliance became a member of the
national Alliance to the American Dental Association which was formed in
1956. For more information on The Alliance to the Scranton District Dental Society, contact Eulaine Gronsky, President, at eulaine@aol.com.
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