Meet the ADA DHF team: WA coordinator Andrea Paterson

The ADA Dental Health Foundation (ADA DHF) seeks to improve the dental health of all Australians who cannot easily access or afford dental care. To do this, it coordinates the delivery of essential dental treatment to disadvantaged members of the community through well-established volunteer programs.

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1. How long have you been with ADA Dental Health Foundation?   

7 years (since Jan 2017).
 

2. What do you find most rewarding about being a Coordinator?   

Playing a small part in restoring an individual’s dental health, self-esteem and dignity is extremely fulfilling. Connecting with many kind, generous and dedicated dental volunteers is inspiring.
 

3. What is your favourite activity to do at Christmas time?

Decorating the tree, Baking festive treats.
 

4. Any special Christmas traditions you do each year with friends and family? 

Morning swim at the beach.
 

5. What is something you recently learned? 

Being calm and restrained while my daughter was learning how to drive.

6. What is your favourite movie?  

La La Land.
 

7. Favourite food?  

Gelato.
 

8. Do you collect anything? 

Scarves.

9. Favourite place to travel to? 

Locally:  Coral Bay (where photo was taken); overseas - Italy.
 

10. What fact about you might surprise people?   

I’m a keen baker, and acted as an assistant to my sis-in-law in her cupcake catering business.