OIP launched the second phase of the Micronesia Dental Support Project (MDSP) which aims to bring medical resources and volunteers to help the people in the outer islands of Micronesia. In Summer 2008, we brought a team of volunteer dentists and a support crew to the State of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia.  [...]

DAY 3: Monday, June 10, 2008 | Public Health Clinic: The Team started the day early with a brief meeting and tour of the Chuuk State Hospital and welcoming remarks by the Deputy Director of Health Services for the State, Dr. Ichin. They were then given 3 operating rooms at the Dental Health Clinic to [...]

DAY 2: Sunday, June 9, 2008 | Jet Lag Picnic Day: To help recover from the long flight and jet lag, the Team spent the day on a picnic and snorkeling trip to Fanamu Island catered by the Blue Lagoon Dive Shop.

DAY 1: Saturday, June 8, 2008: The rest of Team 2008 arrived in Chuuk and was given a VIP treatment thanks in part to the support of the Chuuk State Department of Public Affairs (Director Angelino Rosokow), Airport Authority (Director Toyo Mori), National Department of Immigration Services (Director, Jens Irons). The Team and their accompanying [...]

Support Team Arrival: Members of the Support Team arrived a week prior to the clinic dates to oversee final arrangements with the local contacts. They were followed a few days later by Dr. Barry Staley, Director of the Micronesia Dental Support Project.