A Reason To Smile
Mission: The mission of A Reason To Smile (ARTS) is to empower African communities without access to dental professionals to achieve and maintain a higher level of oral health by providing hygiene education, direct treatment, and dental supplies.
Programs
Program Type: Delivery of Care
Program Name: A Reason To Smile
Countries/Regions Served: Senegal, Uganda, Africa
Duration: 10-14 days twice a year
Recruited Personnel:
Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Non-Dental Volunteers
Language Requirements: None
Accommodations: Vary in ruggedness from local families, hotels, dorm-like rooms.
Materials Needed: Surgical Instruments, Disposable Supplies
Dates and Locations:
Senegal
September 2020 (exact dates TBD)
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