December 2011 DePaul Dental Brigade


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Dec 5, 2011 10:00 PM
End Date: Dec 11, 2011 10:00 PM

Volunteers on the Medical and Dental Brigades will be working closely together to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers will spend 3 days in a community in order to optimize the amount of time patients are able to spend with the physicians and dentists. Each patient will receive a physician consultation, teeth cleaning and a fluoride treatment as well as have access to pap smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take patient vitals, obtain patient history and current symptoms, shadow and assist licensed physicians and dentists, participate in preventative education, and fill prescriptions under a licensed pharmacist. Volunteers will become familiar with the prevalent health issues in their community and learn about how to prevent and treat those illnesses. These brigades provide each volunteer with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a specific community while gaining real life experience in the field of international medicine and dentistry.

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal


Alaina Brown-Haines

Passionate about: Social Justice International Relations

Gabriela Perez

Passionate about: I have been apart of Global Brigades since 2010 when I went on my first dental brigade. I had a spectacular experience and knew that I wanted to continue working with this organization for years to co... [Read More]

Gaby Perez

Passionate about: I have been apart of Global Brigades since 2010 when I went on my first dental brigade. I had a spectacular experience and knew that I wanted to continue working with this organization for years to co... [Read More]

Jaclyn Blasius

Passionate about: Dental Brigade

Nikki Tolwin

Passionate about: I live my life to better understand the different cultures, lifestyles, and needs of people around the world. I aim to bring aid to those in need, especially children. I am passionate about science, e... [Read More]

Terry Tolwin

Passionate about: For me, nothing is more important than my family. My wonderful wife has always inspired me to be compassionate and empathetic to all people, especially those in need. My daughter, Nikki, through her p... [Read More]
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