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Avon Dental Group expands high school scholarship offerings

As part of their ongoing commitment to charitable endeavors, Avon Dental Group’s five dentists have expanded their mission of providing scholarships to local high school seniors. This year, four scholarships were awarded to students in the towns served by Avon Dental Group (ADG).

ADG began granting scholarships 11 years ago by supporting Avon Dollars for Scholars. Dr. Robert Breckenridge of Avon, a graduate of Avon High School, presents the group’s scholarship on awards night each year. Five years ago, ADG began awarding scholarships at two additional high schools. Dr. Peter Knowles of Farmington, whose two children graduated from Farmington High School, presents the scholarship there each year, and Dr. Frank Lombardi of Simsbury gives the award out at Simsbury High School.

A fourth scholarship was added this year when Dr. Daniel Geelan of Canton awarded a scholarship at Canton High School.

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“We love giving back to the communities we live in,” said Dr. Gregory Solof of Avon.

The group’s year-round efforts include contributions to the Avon Food Pantry and to holiday gift baskets. Avon Dental Group also participates in an annual program that offers free dental care to underserved and uninsured Connecticut residents. Called Connecticut Mission of Mercy, organized by the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach and the Connecticut State Dental Association, the two-day clinic is held in a different location in the state each year. The 2014 site was the XL Center in Hartford.

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Avon Dental Group offers patients a full range of preventive, restorative, cosmetic and reconstructive dental services performed by a team of highly qualified dentists, hygienists, and assistants.





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