East Madison Dental Clinic at HBS Hospital in Khichan a Great Success
IHBS has teamed up with New Jersey dental practice East Madison Dental to send a team of dental professionals to the hospital in Khichan, Rajasthan that HBS runs. Led by head of the practice Dr. Jain, the group includes hygienist Glenn Anton, two dental assistants–Maria Nayan and Salvina Spina, our office manager Dan Tise, and registered nurse, Diana Mak. East Madison Dental is located in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Why A Dental Mission Trip to India?
“The idea for this trip comes from a desire to help take care of the people who need it most,” explained Dr. Jain. “My family has roots in the area we are traveling to, and this is an opportunity to give back to the region by helping those who are with the most need—many of whom have never seen a dentist.”
He added, “It is also a wonderful chance to share my origins with my team members and show them where I’m from.”
While East Madison Dental has been providing free dental services to its local community for the last three years with Free Dental Day, this will be its first international trip.
Glenn Anton, dental hygienist, has never been on a trip like this, but has always wanted to: “I think it’s extremely important for dental practices to provide donated services, if they can. So many people grow up in areas without access to dental education or services, and if a practice can provide that for even a small group of people, it is undoubtedly worth it.”
Dental assistant Maria Nayan is most looking forward to making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate, and hopes to bring back a greater understanding of another part of the world: “Helping people feel good about themselves makes me feel good,” she beamed.
IHBS Helps Organize Trip
The group will be operating the dental clinic out of Kalpurnam Hospital in Khichan, India, which is run by Human Benefit Services. IHBS supports HBS through our health, education, and women's empowerment programs. The hospital provides care to hundreds of Khichan residents, specializing in eye surgeries, dialysis services, and cleft-lip surgeries for the very poor.
The East Madison Dental team would like to thank the generous dental vendors who made this trip possible through their donations of materials. These include Matt O’Malley with Henry Schein, Colgate, David Kleinman with Newark Dental-Pemco, Dental Studies Institute of New Jersey, Ultradent Products, Inc., and Kerr Dental Supplies.
Check back here for pictures of the group in action!
