DENTAL BRIGADES INFORMATION SESSION MONTH DAY, YEAR

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION - ABOUT GLOBAL BRIGADES GLOBAL BRIGADES MISSION To empower volunteers and under-resourced communities to resolve global health and economic disparities and inspire all involved to collaboratively work towards an equal world. GLOBAL BRIGADES VISION To improve equality of life by igniting the largest student- led social responsibility movement on the planet.

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION - PROGRAMS To empower volunteers, Global Brigades offers 9 skill-based programs

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – WHERE WE WORK COUNTRIES SELECTED BASED ON: Large need in rural areas Strong community partnerships Logistically feasible Safe for volunteers NEEDS THAT GLOBAL BRIGADES ADDRESSES: Basic services Healthcare Economic Programs are offered in Honduras, Panama, and Nicaragua

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – PROGRAMS AND COUNTRIES Panama Business Dental Environmental Human Rights Medical Microfinance Medical Public Health Nicaragua Honduras Business Dental Engineering Medical Microfinance Public Health Water Programs offered in each country

WHY HONDURAS?

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – RURAL HONDURAS STATISTICS Average level of education is approximately 6 th grade There are usually no doctors within a 20 mile radius 80% of the population in rural areas has no access to a dentist 70% have no access to public sanitary services Typical families have less than 3 gallons of water per day to use Limited to no access to microfinance HONDURA S NICARAG UA COSTA RICA PANAM A GUATEMA LA BELIZ E EL SALVADOR

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – RURAL HONDURAS STATISTICS 4 In 5 people in rural Honduras do not have access to dental care

DENTAL CAVITIES ARE THE MOST COMMON DISEASE IN THE WORLD AND CAN BE EASILY PREVENTED

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – RURAL HONDURAS STATISTICS FOR EVERY TWO DENTAL VOLUNTEERS 10 CHILDREN PROTECT THEIR TEETH VIA FLUORIDE TREATMENTS =

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – IMPACT OF DENTAL BRIGADES ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE Reduces need to walk hours or sometimes days for common dental check-ups and emergency procedures Allows for the practice of preventative health care Allows for healthier, more productive lives ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE AFFECTS Understanding the importance of dental care Preventative dental care Healthier eating habits Dental habits passed to future generations

HOW DOES DENTAL BRIGADES HELP?

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – WHAT IS DENTAL BRIGADES? DENTAL BRIGADES Provides communities with urgent & preventative dental services through access to dentists and medicine every 3-4 months Through multiple 7-day brigades, community members receive dentist visits, extractions, cleanings, fluoride treatments, medicine, and dental care education workshops Community Health Workers are trained in communities to help provide follow-up to care and refer dental emergencies between brigades

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY SELECTION Based on - Need - Access to dental care - Community commitment SUSTAINABILITY ASPECTS In-country dentists - Visit communities after Brigades - Follow-up with surgeries In-country staff - Lead your Brigade - Work with in-country dentists - Select future communities to work with

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – DENTAL TEAM DENTAL BRIGADES TEAM Leads your brigade Performs community follow-up Build community relations - Works with community in preparation for brigade arrival Advises chapters with brigade preparation

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – WHY WE WANT YOU YOUR BENEFITS Contribute to sustainable change - Provide a community access to healthcare Education application - Intake & triage of patients - Shadow dentists during procedures - Lead preventative dental care workshops - Participate in clinic pharmacy - Spanish language immersion - International development experience COMMUNITY BENEFITS Empowerment - Students empower communities - Reinforce communities’ commitments to their health Access to dental care

WHAT DOES A BRIGADE LOOK LIKE?

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – ITINERARY ONE-WEEK DENTAL BRIGADE COMPONENTS Dental works in conjunction with Medical Brigades Volunteers work with licensed dentists Brigades visit communities over 3 consecutive days Volunteers & health professionals use Open MRS data software to track patient information and care Each daily clinic consists of the following stations: - Intake - Triage - Dental consultation - Prescription drop-off - Healthcare education workshops - Prescription pick-up and directions

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – DENTAL STATION Each dental clinic includes a cleaning station and surgical station. Volunteers have the opportunity to observe dentists during operations CHILDREN’S CHARLA Teeth brushing and flossing Fluoride treatments (by students) Dental education SURGICAL STATION Topical anesthetic Extractions (by dentists) Fillings (by dentists) Cold sterilization Post-op instructions

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS IN-TAKE STATION Volunteers record the following information from each patient using the Open MRS system: Name, Age, Gender Community Residence & Date of Visit

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS TRIAGE STATION Below are some of the items volunteers may record for each patient: Vitals & chief complaints Blood pressure & blood glucose Allergies, etc.

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS CONSULTATION STATION Doctors diagnose & prescribe medication to patients Students shadow and ask questions throughout consultation Every Consultation Station now has a gynecology station for pap smears

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS DENTAL STATION Dentists perform tooth extractions and fillings Students shadow and ask questions throughout operations and lead dental education workshops

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS EDUCATION STATION While Prescriptions are filled, patients receive public health education - Dental Care - Understanding Personal Health - Preventative Care

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CLINIC STATIONS PRESCRIPTION PICK-UP STATION Patients pick up prescriptions, volunteers provide the following instructions - Types of Medications - Dosage Amounts - Directions for Medication Usage

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – TOTAL CONTRIBUTION HOW IS YOUR DENTAL BRIGADE FUNDED? Volunteer Program Contribution: - $780 (Honduras) - Brigade expenses - Program sustainability - Airfare: Varies PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION DETAILS 7 day program Accommodations & meals (GB can accommodate special dietary restrictions) Clean drinking water Airport pick-up and drop-off In-country transportation Spanish coordinators, translators, and security Program sustainability and follow-up between brigades

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – RESOURCES FOR YOU FUNDRAISING TOOL Global Brigades Dashboard (powered by Empowered.org) Send links of brigade project information to donors Create personalized profile to share with your donors Track donation progress on individual and group level VOLUNTEER RESOURCE SITE Brigade planning materials Collection of reports from past brigades Community profiles Frequently asked questions ADVISING TEAM Team of trained staff in GB International Office in Nicaragua Share best practices for all aspects of brigade preparation Answer questions about brigade and community

DENTAL BRIGADES INFO SESSION – CONTACT INFORMATION Contact your advisor for information about Dental Brigades in Honduras Don’t know who your advisor is? g

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