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FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018
Taking Care Of Business
TOMLINSON DENTAL
General Dentistry For The Entire Family
This week’s segment on ‘Taking Care Of Business’ features 3 female dentists, who are offering their pro- fessional service to the community. They also volunteer with several or- ganizations. Among the 3 dentists, 2 of them are mother and daughter.
DR. ANGELLA TOMLINSON
Dr. Angella Tomlinson graduated from Howard University College of Den- tistry with a DDS (Doctor of Dental Sur- gery) degree in 1986. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Tomlinson attended the University of the West Indies (UWI), in Jamaica, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree (BS). It was at this time that she decided to pursue her dream of helping people by becoming a dentist. While at UWI, she was given the opportu- nity to speak to and observe a dentist at work.
After obtaining her dental degree, Dr. Tomlinson has volunteered her services for many organizations. She has also com- pleted several community service missions to Jamaica. Dr. Tomlinson is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Na- tional Dental Association, Tampa Bay Area Dental Association, American Dental Asso- ciation, Hillsborough County Dental Asso- ciation, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), and a Dawson Academy Alumni. Dr. Tomlinson is constantly keeping up with the latest technologies in the dental field. Her passion for dentistry is evident in the level of commitment she has towards her patients and community.
In her free time, Dr. Tomlinson en- joys tennis, music, and art. She also enjoys playing the piano and the saxophone. She is married to Richard and has a son, who
Dr. Gail McDonald-Chang, Dr. Angella Tomlinson And Dr. Lorraine C. Tomlinson
school to be considered a good candidate for college. She took as many Advanced Placement courses as she could during high school and was involved in Key Club and the National Honor Society. She also played basketball and ran track for her school. Dr. “L” honed her study skills when she ma- triculated into the University of Florida (UF).
At UF, Dr. “L” was a business admin- istration major with a specialization in mi- crobiology. She knew that she needed to take at least 32 semester hours of science classes in college to even be considered for dental school. She, however, majored in business because she realized she would need to be an effective business person when she graduated.
Studying two very different fields forced Dr. “L” to organize herself and plan out specified study times. She found that work- ing in small groups really helped her maxi- mize her studying. She and her study friends encouraged and challenged each other to work to the best of their abilities.
She took these habits to dental school at Howard University in Washington, D. C. After graduating and working a short time in Northern Virginia and Maryland, she moved back to Tampa. Dr. “L” is passion- ate about helping her patients. She keeps up-to-date by attending courses that teach the best methods and techniques in the in- dustry.
Dr. “L” is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, National Dental Associ- ation, Tampa Bay Area Dental Association (currently president), and American Dental Association.
Dr. “L” is an avid music lover, whom loves to travel. She is blissfully married and considers her many pets her children for now.
is a financial analyst and a daughter, who is a practicing dentist.
DR. GAIL MCDONALD-CHANG
Dr. Gail McDonald-Chang is from Jamaica and from an early age was inspired by her dentist to become a dentist. She went to University of South Florida and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 1989. In 1995, she obtained her Dental Degree from the University of Detroit Mercy, and then moved back to Florida for her residency.
Dr. McDonald-Chang is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is an alumni of the Dawson Academy. She cur- rently is the secretary for the Tampa Bay Area Dental Association.
Dr. McDonald-Chang has a passion for dentistry that extends beyond office hours. She volunteers her time at the
Homeless Empowerment Project, Inc. (HEP) in Clearwater. She has been on mis- sion trips to Jamaica and provided dental treatment to the underserved. She and her husband, Wayne, love to watch their two sons play travel basketball.
DR. LORRAINE C. TOMLINSON
Dr. Lorraine C. Tomlinson is a Tampa native. She has a passion for learn- ing and a passion for helping others. When she was in middle school, she accompanied her mother on a medical and dental mis- sion’s trip to Jamaica. It was on this trip when she decided that she wanted to pur- sue dentistry as a career path.
Dr. “L,” as she is called around the of- fice, did many extracurricular activities in high school. She knew that she had to be very involved in her community and in
Youth From Derrick Brooks Charities Attend National Conference
The Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs (DBCYP) took 15 youth, 3 chaperones, 5 volun- teers and 2 staff members to the 33rd “National Conference On Preventing Crime In The Black Community.” The event was sponsored by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and co- sponsored by Derrick Brooks Charities and the Florida Con- sortium of Urban League Affili- ates.
The conference was hosted by Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams, and many state and local agencies were listed as sup- porters. The three-day confer- ence focused on avoiding social media pitfalls, preventing school shootings, and improving police and community relations. To that end, the conference empow- ered youth to take responsibility for their schools and communi- ties.
Over 1,350 attendees, includ- ing, 520 youth, attended the con- ference, representing 14 states. DBCYP Executive Director Dar- rell Daniels has been a member of the planning committee for
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Program 2018 Honor Gradu- ates: Kyra Shane-Peeples, Blake High (L) and India Philon, Arm- wood High (R) pose with Executive Director Darrell Daniels. Not pictured is Anaiya Fortson of Bloomingdale High.
DBCYP Youth at the Friday Session: left, LaSarah Hargrove, India Green, India Philon, Zakaya Green; (boys in the center) Gi- ancarlo Silva, Nicholas Carlton, Jakarri Cook, and Kanyea Sut- ton; boys in front: James Barnum, Jaylon Glover (holding sign), and Jayden Johnson. Girls to the right: Arjenayh Pewu, Tamia Brooks, Racine Seide and Kai’Ziana Owens.
over 20 years and is responsible for selecting national speakers, law enforcement personnel and community-based organizations to conduct workshops at the con- ference so that attendees can take back information to em- power their communities.
Three DBCYP volunteers,
Diedrea Anthony, Rev. Arthur Green and Retired HCSO Lt. Karl Davis con- ducted workshops.
Two of the youth that at- tended were Tamia Brooks and Nicholas Carlton. Tamia stated that she learned, “Don’t let anyone take away your respect. The A, B, Cs mean your Attitude, Behavior and Conduct. College is not about smart people, it’s about committed people; people who are dedicated and focused on their future, will reach the top.”
Nicholas Carlton said he
learned, “To always remember to monitor your choice of words, carefully. Ask before you assume you know something. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Empower and encourage yourself in your words. Realize that once you’ve said something, it can’t be taken back and go where you’re celebrated not tol- erated.”
Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs had three 2018
high school graduates that have been with the charity since mid- dle school. They are: Kyra Shane-Peeples, Blake High School; India Philon, Arm- wood High; and Anaiya Fort- son, Bloomingdale. The Honor Graduates received laptop com- puters from the charity. India Philon will attend UCF, and Kyra Shane-Peeples and Anaiya Fortson will attend HCC.