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Jun 2024
37m 37s

Dental Aid Work – Ditching the Rat Race ...

Jaz Gulati
About this episode

Have you ever considered Dental Aid Work?

Imagine giving up your morning starbucks and your air conditioned dental surgery to work in a developing country that has just 7 dentists.

Fellow Protruserati, Dr James Hunter and his young family will be doing just this – they are preparing for a four-year mission to Liberia, Africa, to dedicate themselves to dental aid work.

Follow along as we delve into their story of skill, passion, and humanitarianism.

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Highlights of this Episode:
00:00 Introduction
2:52 From Theology to Dentistry
5:35 Dr. James on Dentistry
06:44 The Decision to Move to Liberia for Aid Work
09:52 Understanding Liberia’s History and Needs
15:28 The Future Plans for Dental Aid in Liberia
18:37 Motivations Behind the Mission
20:04 The Challenge of Committing to Charity Work
20:57 Financial Planning, Schooling and Adaptation for Children Abroad
26:40 Sharing Experiences and Encouraging Aid Work
28:13 Raising Awareness and Support for the Mission
32:09 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

Be sure to visit https://www.thehuntersinliberia.co.uk/ for details on supporting charity work in Liberia. Additionally, explore other charity websites in your country for more ways to make a difference locally.

This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Protrusive App!

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If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss out on watching “The International Dental Student – From Ukraine to Egypt to Slovakia – IC047

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