UF Dental Outreach trip to the DR, April 2017


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Apr 29, 2017 3:42 PM
End Date: May 7, 2017 12:00 AM

Join UF on their Dental Outreach trip to the DR this Summer! 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 the DR and teach a public health class and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information!


VAW at UF will be opening up mobile dental clinics for local communities during their time in the DR.

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 2016, VAW treated over 35,000 patients and we aspire to treat over 45,000 in 2017. 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 February 13-17

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Brittany Valledor

Passionate about: Please help me return to serve the community of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic this summer from April 28th through May 7, 2017! After attending this Dental Mission trip for the last two summers, I k... [Read More]

Jennifer Vazquez

Passionate about: Dear family and friends, I have been given the opportunity to participate with VAW at UF in opening up mobile dental clinics in local communities during our time in the DR. Please consider donating ... [Read More]

Kristen Fernandez

Passionate about: I am passionate about providing care to underprivileged communities and educating them about the importance of dental care.

Maidelis Valdes

Passionate about: I am passionate about serving my community and other places around the world that need it. I also love dentistry and creative activities. Reading is another thing that I love and family and friends ar... [Read More]
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