Brightening Smiles: Dental Mission Serves 202 Children in Đông Hà

Over the weekend, over 200 young children in Dong Ha were the beneficiaries of a two-day charitable dental mission, bringing vital oral health services to the community. The initiative provided comprehensive dental care, including cleaning, filling, and extraction, to students from two local schools.

The majority of the recipients were 182 children from Ham Nghi Primary School, alongside 20 students from the Quang Tri Special Education School.

The successful project was generously sponsored by Ms. Gabby Morritt in loving memory of the late dentist, Sandra Miranda Orjuela.

In addition to the treatments, each student was gifted with a toothbrush and paste kit to encourage ongoing oral hygiene practices at home.

"This mission not only provided essential care but also helped educate children on the importance of maintaining a healthy smile," said Dat Hoang, CDF project coordinator.

📊 Mission Impact Summary

Service Category	Total Numbers
Total Students Examined	202
Total Teeth Cleaned	190
Total Students with Teeth Filled	85
Total Teeth Filled	105
— Baby Teeth Filled	60
— Permanent Teeth Filled	45

The dedication of the volunteers and the support from the sponsor have made a significant positive impact on the oral health and well-being of these young students in Dong Ha.