10.28.2010

Dental Outreach

Last week's October trip included 2 dentists -- Dr. Johnson from North Carolina and Dr. Dillard from Texas -- and 3 dental assistants (from NC, TX and FL).


The doctors, assistants, and translators

The doctors and their assistants worked full days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, in the afternoon on Thursday and all morning on Friday. They were able to work on over 80 people doing extractions and fillings. In addition to the countless hours of work they point in, the staff brought down thousands of dollars worth of medicines, materials, and equipment. Part of their work in the dental clinic also included training our dental assistant so that she is able to do more procedures.

Dr. Johnson and Heidy work together on a patient

Dr. Dillard and Johnny extract 2 teeth on a young girl

Every morning was jammed pack with people in the clinic. There is such an overwhelming need for dental services. People living in the community do not have the resources to pay for yearly checkups or emergency procedures. In the clinic, we are trying to concentrate on education to prevent cavities by working with our schools and the community. However, the immediate need is great as so many people have impacted, infected and abscessed teeth. I wish we could do these trips 5 times a year!

Thanks so much to all for their hard work!
Blessings,
Anna

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