The Dental Clinic Dedication
Pastor David Throop unveiling the new plaque.
Last weekend a plaque was put up outside of the Orphanage’s dental clinic. Pastor David Throop of Placentia Presbyterian made the dedication. The plaque, written in both Spanish and English reads:
This Dental Clinic is dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of a special friend, John Shoji Nitta, D.D.S. In appreciation for his generous love for God’s children at this Orphanage. Dedicated this 10th day of June, 2006 by his many friends of the El Sauzal Orphanage and the Placentia Presbyterian Church.
The John Nitta Memorial Dental Clinic was started before 1990 by Dr. John Nitta and his family. The Arnold California Rotary and the Nitta family donated two dental chairs, an x-ray machine, and air and vacuum equipment.
Dr. Nitta and his staff visited the Orphanage whenever they could, providing dental services for our children. After Dr. Nitta moved to Fresno, California, a group of dentists from Pleasanton, California donated their service annually. When Dr. Nitta passed away unexpectedly in 2000, the clinic was named in honor of him.
Over the years, many dental professionals and students have visited and volunteered at the Orphanage. They have helped the children and the local community. It is an honor to celebrate Dr. Nitta’s vision and memory with this plaque.
