Community Involvement

Over the years, Dr. Carol, her son Dr. Roberto, and Dr. Carolyn Duong have worked to provide beneficial dental care and more for those in need. They remain passionate about contributing their efforts and have so far accomplished the following:

• Dr. Carol and her husband, Ed, founded the West Liberty Youth Dream Catchers in 2004. This program pairs third-grade students who are on a free or reduced lunch program with a mentor who has volunteered to provide encouragement and guidance. The program raises money so the students get an $8,000 scholarship when they go to college.
• Dr. Carol founded the free children’s dental clinic in Muscatine for children who don’t have insurance and can’t afford dental services. This program has since joined the University of Iowa and the MCSA. Her actions led her to receive the Children’s Award from the governor.
• Dr. Carol is the president of the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Roberto is the vice president, and Dr. Duong is the co-chair.
• Dr. Carol has been president of the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry board 4 times. Over the years, the Free Dental Clinic that Dr. Carol started has now become the Dental Community Health Center in Muscatine.
• Dr. Roberto is a past president of the West Liberty Lions Club and a member of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens).
• Dr. Roberto Moreno has also served as President of the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry. He is currently in charge of the Iowa Master Track continuing education program.
• Dr. Carolyn Duong has served as Chair of the Membership Committee for the Iowa Academy of General Dentistry for many years. Before the birth of her baby, she dedicated her time as a volunteer at the Free Dental Clinic in Iowa City.