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The NZDA supports a number of regular overseas dental aid programmes in countries such as Nepal, Fiji, Cambodia and many other regions. With the help of volunteer dental professionals and donations, these programmes help to provide much needed dental care to people who do not have access to basic dental resources.
Current Projects
Dental Volunteers for Israel
Opportunities for Dentists to work as volunteers for 2 – 4 weeks in a modern clinic in Jerusalem providing free dental care for underprivileged children, regardless of race or religion. Travel costs are not covered but free apartments are available for volunteers.
Please contact Dr Ross Ferguson ryferg@clear.net.nz for further information.
Dentistry In Ladakh - Himalayan Region of North India
Dentists and Hygienists Wanted
Dentist volunteers wanted for 1-2 week periods or more to work in the remote Himalayan Region of Ladakh providing basic dental care to the local children and communities in Leh and the surrounding villages. Dental instruments / supplies, transport, accommodation, food and sightseeing included. You can even visit the highest motorable road in the world.
Please visit our Himalayan Dental Project website: www.himalayan-dentistry.com or email your enquires to: Bill Kite on dogmandu@gmail.com or Viv Levy on coxst@cyberxpress.co.nz
Cambodia Tooth Angel Project (CTAP) – "Making a Difference! Be the difference!"
Dentists Wanted
Dentist volunteers wanted for 1-2 week periods to work in Cambodian provincial prisons providing basic dental care. You will be accompanied by a group of Cambodian dental students/assistants. Dental instruments / supplies, transport, accommodation, food included. We can also organise sightseeing activities. You will need to provide your own airfares, and help fund the trip to the prisons. Enquires to: toothangel@me.com or call 027 450 0091.
Ten NZ dentists have already contributed to this program. Read / see it in the latest CTAP newsletter on www.cambodiantoothangel.com
Orthodontist Wanted
Orthodontist wanted for short or long term to work in Cambodian both to teach at International University and also to treat children with cleft lip and palate. Enquires to: toothangel@me.com or call 027 450 0091. www.cambodiantoothangel.com
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