Last week we were blown away with the response to our blog post about dental missions. We truly had no idea so many folks would express a desire to participate on a dental missions trip. THANK YOU for reaching out to us for more information. For those who would like to know even more, we researched a list of resources for you. Some are faith-based and some are not, but it’s a great way for you to learn more about volunteering your time abroad. I’m sure there are many more opportunities than what’s listed below. You may want to also check with your local dental society, as they may know of area dentists that participate or dentists that can connect you with a local resource in this arena. Disclaimer: I would highly recommend you research, too. Check out the organizations and speak with a few volunteers who have participated in the past.
In last week’s post I mentioned my husband went with me to Honduras. He worked with a team pouring concrete floors for several families in the village. They worked with concrete the old fashioned way –heavy labor! In addition to taking a shift with the eye doctor assisting exams, he was also assigned a four-hour shift in the dental area one afternoon. It was an eye-opener for him to watch us in action and assist us when we asked for instruments, 2X2’s and for him to collect our trays for sterilization. His main role was to keep the instruments processed, and he liked to call it “washing the dishes.” We made a memory in Honduras . . . one that will be with us a lifetime!
Jamaica Outreach, contact Roger Plante rogerplante10@gmail.com *****Generous expense reimbursement program in place.
www.thedentalmissionproject.com
www.lakewoodchurch.com/Pages/Ministry
www.missionfinder.org/medical-dental-doctor-relief
Take a look through these websites for starters. Each website offers different missions with different goals in different places. If you really want to participate in a dental mission, find the one that is the best fit for you. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
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