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ROYAL OAK, MI– June 14, 2011 – Bright Side Dental — a local Detroit-based dentist — awards two Michigan students with $500 scholarships that can be applied toward college expenses. Sarah Lewan of Royal Oak High School and Hannah Glodich of Salem High School in Canton each received a $500 scholarship and a dental care package which included a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash.
“We are very proud to award these two students with scholarships. The decision was extremely difficult as all student essays were well-written and informative,” said Josh Gershonowicz, Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing for Bright Side Dental. “We wish Sarah the best of luck at Saginaw Valley and Hannah at Columbia College in Chicago.”
The Bright Future Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving high school students in obtaining a college education. The deadline for entries was April 15th, 2011.
Bright Side Dental received over sixty essays from seniors living within the Bright Side Dental service areas of Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Livonia, and Canton, Michigan.
Students had to be a graduating senior with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher and be involved in extracurricular activities. Students had to live within the Bright Side Dental service areas and each applicant was required to complete a one page essay in response to the topic: Explain the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene and how poor dental hygiene can affect your overall health.
Essays were judged by a panel of dental health experts.
About Bright Side Dental
Bright Side Dental has been in business since 1978. It has four metro Detroit locations in Canton, Livonia, Royal Oak and Sterling Heights. Bright Side Dental is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association and Special Care Dentistry Association. The Better Business Bureau has given Bright Side Dental an A+ rating. For more information about Bright Side Dental call 1-800-PAINLESS or visit http://www.brightsidedental.com/.
