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Hundreds of Aspen Dental employees and family members participated in Earth Day activities.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 -- Aspen Dental employees and their family members gave Mother Earth a helping hand during two weekends of Earth Day activities. In all, more than 500 people representing more than 60 Aspen Dental offices participated in clean up efforts across 12 states from Maine to Iowa on Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, April 25. About 70 employees and family members from the Aspen Dental Management Inc. Practice Support Center in East Syracuse participated in the effort on April 25.
   
Members of Aspen Dental's "Smile Squad" removed trash and debris from parks and other public areas in neighborhoods near the company's local offices. Activities included picking up debris from along local roadways; weeding; raking leaves; and planting flowers, trees and grass in local parks, nature centers and fish hatcheries.
    
"The level of participation and the enthusiasm displayed by members of the Aspen Dental team and their families truly shows their commitment and Aspen Dental's commitment to improving the quality of life in communities where Aspen Dental offices are located and where Aspen Dental patients work and live," said Bob Fontana, President & CEO, Aspen Dental Management, Inc. "The numbers of people and offices participating this year compared to last year is extremely gratifying. Our annual Earth Day event is the most visible aspect of our commitment to the environment, but our green efforts are ongoing year-round."
    
Aspen Dental Management, Inc.'s Practice Support Center in East Syracuse, NY, opened in August 2006 and was built with sound environmental practices and LEED certification in mind (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Features of the Sup
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