Laura Lovell

Alaska

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I love helping others, which is why I chose to major in Dental Hygiene at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I'm also passionate about my little family, I'm married to a wonderful man, Tyler, and we have two fur-babies, Nala and Crowley. I love dogs! It would pain me to leave them for two weeks (to volunteer in Guatemala), but I know it is for a GREAT cause! And I know my family is behind me 100%.

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Alaska Dental Outreach trip to Guatemala, December 2017/January 2018



Laura's Message

I'm excited as this Guatemala Trip (Dec 2017-Jan 2018) will be my first mission trip. I love dentistry and it is my chosen path to make a difference in as many lives as I can. I'm thankful to Volunteers Around the World (VAW) because without them, this opportunity would not be possible. Thank you for donating and sharing as you are able. And thank you for taking the time to read about something that is so important to me.

Volunteer Activity Description

Join Alaska on their Dental Outreach trip to Guatemala this winter 2017-2018! Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about various dental procedures, such as cleanings, restorations, fillings, and extractions, learn about the current healthcare system in Guatemala and teach a public health class and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!

VAW at Alaska will be opening up mobile dental clinics for local communities during their time in Guatemala.

One of the most exciting and important parts of volunteering with VAW is bringing full dental clinics and primary care medical clinics to the less fortunate. In 2017, VAW treated over 35,000 patients and we aspire to treat over 45,000 in 2018. One of the things that make our dental mobile clinics unique is that we are able to perform multiple procedures including fillings, restorations, cleanings and extractions at the mobile clinic. Fundraising for supplies and medications is a huge part of creating a successful mobile clinic to help the local communities with effective care.

**Note: airfare goal will be updated once flights are purchased, tentatively the week of November 2-9, 2017.

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