Dental program review in Palampur, India
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I went to the dental program in Palampur, India on January 2019.
The experience is amazing.
The program was from 4th - 11th of January, each day we drove for half an hour in between the Himalays mountains to reach a village to provide basic dental treatment and dental checkups.
The local coordinators were very helpful, providing us with the dental instruments needed and translating what the patients were saying. The local team was very welcoming and made us feel right at home!
We had enough free time where we explored Palampur, went up the Hiamlayas and took a small hike where it snows, we also visited Mcleogjan the city of buddist monks and we took a walk through the tea gardens and took a tour through the tea factory!
This experience was very beneficial on both academic and personal level. Being in such enviroment helped us maximize our abilities and learn to provide medical care with whatever we have.
Working and treating patients in villages taught us alot on how to manage whateber situation we are put in.
Honestly, this trip was far more beneficial than most hands on workshops I ever did.
I highly encourage anyone who is looking for a life changing experience to sign up for the next mission.
There was also a shortage in disposables, instruments and dental materials like gowns, proper size gloves etc..
If you cant afford such things, include in the proposal that the participants should get their own disposable gowns or gloves etc..
We expected a larger number of patients, try to advertise more about the program so the volunteers can help more patients.
Also increasing the working hours would be better since 4 or 5 hours a day was not enough.
The social program was very good.
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