1. Teaching Oral Health in Campur, Guatemala Completed and Presented by: Staci Smith

2. Finding yourself, in the middle of nowhere Campur – Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala – Small, unknown population – Rural, underdeveloped mountain villages Majority of region speaks Q’eqchi’

3. Why Worry? Tooth Decay – Abscess development Extreme pain, tooth loss, loss of neighboring teeth, jaw bone damage, compromised immune system, fatality Periodontal Disease – (26.4/32 – 28/32) – Heart Disease – Diabetes – Pre-term, low birth weight babies

4. Goals Education Implementation Prevention

5. Medical Team 1,000+ treated Lines of 50+ feet Surgical procedures Fluoride treatments Extractions Examinations General care Education

8. Acknowlegements Dr. Brenton DeBoef Frontlines Missions & Ministries Brian Clinton Professor Carolyn Hames Anna Blake All who donated

9. Resources S. A.Dowsett - L. Archila - V. A.Segreto - G. J.Eckert - M. J.Kowolik - Journal Of Clinical Periodontology – 2001 "Abscessed Tooth Complications and Dangers." Dental Health Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Feb. 2013.