RivCo Dentist Goes 'Above & Beyond': Murrieta Hero

MURRIETA, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Chip Rawlings of Murrieta, who nominated Corona resident Harun Ayouby, DMD who is "...on the front lines available 7 days a week to keep dental emergencies out of the ER & hospital."

Where the nominee lives:
Corona

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Murrieta

Name of the nominee:
Harun Ayouby, D.M.D.

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Chip Rawlings

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Emergency Dentistry at Murrieta Dental Group & Orthodontics

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Dr Ayouby has gone above and beyond seeing emergency dental patients up to 7 days a week to keep dental emergencies out of the ER or Hospital.

He is kind, compassionate and willing to do whatever it takes to minimize the impact of an emergency dental visit during these trying times.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Dr Ayouby has committed to being on the front lines of healthcare to ensure patients with dental emergencies do not have to visit an ER and take away needed resources and capacity from patients who need it there.

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