It is Monday. We set up our dental clinic in the little school house next to where we meet for meals. One room to triage the patients, the other for treatment. We have three or more locals to help with the interpretation and six students. Frequently we need to translate from the village language to Thai, then Thai to English. It takes time. Also, two students to assess each patient, take blood pressure and determine the chief complaint. Then four students assist and clean instruments.
Getting ready for business
Gloria working with our student, “headholder”
Now you know why my back hurts when I get back to the States
We saw about 50 patients today, treating around 30-35. Many extractions and a few cleanings. About 25% of the people had silver fillings, so they have seen a dentist in the past. Most of the teeth we pulled had very large abscesses. These people will feel better!
This gal needed 4 teeth taken out. All in front and very loose. So…I am assisting a student and letting her extract the teeth.
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