June Dental Campaign

This summer the medical clinic is thrilled to be hosting serveral short term teams! We are expecting groups from Tuscaloosa, AL; Gulfport, MS; Kosciusko, MS; Lake Charles, LA; and Jackson, MS. Some will be serving alongside us medically, others will be helping with some construction improvements to the clinic.

The first team we had the pleasure of welcoming this summer was a group from UMC Dental School in Jackson, MS. The team consisted of two first year dental students, four fourth year dental students, and two professors. They provided dental treatment in Wichanzao and surrounding areas, including Parque Industrial, Palmeras III, and Santa Rosa.





The group did a plethora of fillings and extractions and also provided children with fluoride treatments. Additionally, the team brought & distributed dental health information for kids and parents. Parents recieved a book teaching them how to care for their children's teeth and kids were given health kits that included a toothbrush, a brushing chart, and plaque disclosing tablets.



The team was a blessing to work with... fun, flexible, and great with the kids. We're grateful for their gifts of time and talent and excited about the work that was done in the area. We eagerly await the arrival of the rest of the short term teams. Stay tuned for an update on the team that recently arrived from Lake Charles, LA.