JERICHO, New York--Darby Dental Supply, an all-telesales national distributor of dental merchandise, has partnered with the president of the Shelby County Dental Society, Dr. Marrio Thomas, to support the Fourth Annual Loving Memphis event. Loving Memphis took place Feb. 18, 2012 at Dr. Thomas’ dental practice, Dr. Marrio Smiles in Memphis, Tenn. Loving Memphis is an all-day event that provides free dental exams and necessary treatment for patients who may not have dental insurance, or the means to access quality dental care. Triages are set up in the dental offices, where approximately 15-20 dentists and dental students volunteer their time to provide oral health care to patients. Attendees are treated to a blood pressure check, an oral examination, and follow-up care that can include an extraction up to one tooth. A typical Loving Memphis event attracts as many as 160 patients. Darby Dental Supply donated an assortment of dental and hygiene supplies to the event, including suction tips, surgical gowns, gauze, sutures, surgical blades, burs, hygiene barriers, and surgical masks. According to Darby President Gary Rosenberg, “We are pleased to join forces with Dr. Thomas and the many dental professionals who selflessly donate their time, expertise, and professional services to the citizens of Memphis. We will always support dental professionals who go above and beyond in order to take care of people who may not be as fortunate.”Added Dr. Thomas: “We are so thankful to the Darby team, who have supported our efforts with generous donations of oral care items for the past two years. It’s such a satisfying feeling to know that by joining together we have raised the standard of care for the less fortunate in our community. The numerous physicians and health-care workers who selflessly provide their services are a true example of professionals who take pride in their profession and helping others, simply because they can. To know that our neighbors benefit from our efforts is so rewarding.”Darby Dental Supply continues product line expansionDarby Dental Supply’s diverse philanthropic efforts include a recent emphasis on U.S. military troops deployed overseas. For the past five years, Darby has had the Full Pay Deployment Program in place for its National Guard and Reserve member employees. The program assures these employees that their jobs will be there when they return. In addition, Darby provided medical supplies to a makeshift shelter in Kesennuma, Japan, which was devastated by a recent earthquake and tsunami. For more information, visit www.DarbyDentalSupply.com.To comment on this topic, go to community.pennwelldentalgroup.com/.