January 2012 Loyola Dental Brigade - Panama


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Jan 2, 2012 10:00 PM
End Date: Jan 8, 2012 10:00 PM

Dental Brigade volunteers will accompany a Medical Brigade in setting up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide healthcare where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months. Students on the brigade are given the opportunity to shadow licensed health care professionals while learning about local Panamanian culture. A typical Medical/Dental Brigade clinic consists of six stations: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Charla (health education), and Pharmacy. Each Dental Brigade will be accompanied by at least one Panamanian Dental Surgeon trained to provide immediate relief through dental extractions. Students will help perpetuate a sustainable dental initiative by providing preventative fluoride treatments, cleanings, and educational programs.

100% Complete (success)
$13,579.68

of $10,000.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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50% Complete (success)
6

of 12

volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal


Donald J Palla donated $518 5146 days ago
Donald J Palla donated $518 5146 days ago
Abigail Strong donated $918 5146 days ago
Abigail Strong donated $918 5146 days ago
Timothy P Doolin donated $660 5146 days ago

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