The Ministry of Health, Dental Health Department in collaboration with Belize Mission Project teamed up during the month of October to once again provide free dental service across the country.  

The dental department is especially pleased that this effort assisted thirty four Belizeans with false teeth; giving the patients a brand new Belizean smile. Dr. Raphael Samos explained that the team was happy to provide the dentures that will improve an individual’s speech and digestion but most of all improve that person’s self esteem and physical appearance.  

The team headed by Dr. Frank Whipps included volunteer Dentists, Medical Practitioners, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Lab Technicians from the United States. They carried out fillings, cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants and tooth brushing drills in the rural and urban communities of Corozal, Belize, Stann Creek and The Toledo Districts. Fifty one volunteers came in the first group that stayed from the 4th to the 12th of October while 44 volunteers made the second trip that provide service from the 14th to 22nd October. The target population were children at the Primary schools and persons who visited the Community Health Centers.

The Ministry of Health and the Dental Department would like to thank Dr Efrain Cima, Dental Surgeon in Charge at the Dr Otto Rodriguez Polyclinic in San Pedro Town and Ms Nichole Clother, Dental Assistant, Central Health Region who assisted in coordinating transportation for patients from the Belize City South side neighborhoods who were in need of false teeth.

The Minister of Health, Hon. Pablo Marin congratulated the team and anticipates future partnerships to help extend services to even more Belizeans next year.  

For More Information Contact:
Dr. Raphael Samos
Senior Dental Surgeon
Dental Department
Central Health Region
Belize City
223-2722/1213