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OIP dental team 2008

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:58:12 +0000

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. Although high fuel cost had forced the cancellation of all flights of the Caroline Islands Air to the outer island of Houk, the Team focused its services on various villages on the main island of Weno and Toloas in the lagoon. The sites included the Chuuk State Public Health Clinic, College of Micronesia – Chuuk Campus, Toloas Municipal Center, Xavier High School campus, Iras for the Outer Islanders.

In a week, the MDSP Team served over 500 patients in remote clinics helped by 2 local Dental Assistants, 4 local Student Assistants, and local volunteers who served with logistical arrangements. The MDSP Team left Chuuk with a tremendous gratitude for the hospitality and trust encountered in the eyes of the hundreds of children and parents who came to take part of the free community dental services offered by the MDSP Team. It was a hug success. For more information, please visit the MDSP website.

Public health clinic

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:25:10 +0000

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 see patients.

College of Micronesia: While the dental members of the Team served patients at the Health Clinic, the Support Crew set up the first remote clinic on the COM campus upon the invitation of Mr. Joakim Peter, Director.

Team relaxed at picnic

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:27:26 +0000

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.

Team safely arrived in Chuuk

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:23:23 +0000

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 family members were welcomed by the staff of the Chuuk State Dental Health Clinic and the local team who treated them with mwaramwar.

Dental support crew are great!

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:21:01 +0000

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.