Preparing to go on your 1st short-term dental /medical volunteer mission project?
Leading a team for the 1st time?
Here's a guide to assist you. Both the notebook and extensive appendix are designed with the dentist in mind because of the necessary supplies and equipment that must be taken. It is complete with pictures, lists, and links to other resources to facilitate your preparation.
NOTEBOOK: Guide for Preparing a Volunteer Dental Mission (.pdf)
APPENDIX:
Anesthetic in China
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
Introduction Chapter 1. Mouth, teeth and dental caries Chapter 2. ART: What one should know Chapter 3. What to do before applying ART Chapter 4. Restoring one-surface cavities using ART Chapter 5. Restoring multiple-surface cavities using ART Chapter 6. Glass-ionomer used as a sealant Chapter 7. Monitoring ART restorations and sealants Chapter 8. ART: What not to forget Chapter 9. List of essential instruments and materials
Chairs
Clinic setup - Slideshow
Dental Phrases
Dental Forms
- Chinese/English Health History (pdf)
- English/Spanish Clinic form (pdf)
- English/Spanish Post-op Instructions (pdf)
Equipment
Homemade Portable Dental Equipment ~ $400 slideshow
Portable Dental Equipment
HIV Test Kit and Rx
Instrument Lists and Pictures
Insurance
Lab Coats
Labels for Medications - Spanish (pdf)
Light Sources
Other sources of information
Team Helps & Spiritual Preparation
- Manual (pdf)
- When teams have dental students (pdf)
Sterilization
Articles on Disinfection & Sterilants
- Disinfection and Sterilization (pdf)
- What organisms does Clorox kill? (pdf)
- CDC Guideline for Disinfection & Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (pdf)
- FDA Cleared Sterilants and Disinfectants
Instrument Cleaning - slideshow
Pressure Cooker - general info - slideshow
Sterilization Jhpiego - view Chapter 11/Sterilization - Infection Prevention
Suitcase Labels (pdf)
Where There is No Dentist (pdf)