RC Point Fortin: Free Dental Clinic

The Naomi Chin Kit Memorial Kindergarten, the Point Fortin Borough Corporation and The Rotary Club of Point Fortin held a four (4) day Free Dental Clinic in Point Fortin from Monday 25th July 2016 to Thursday 28th July 2016. Dentists and volunteers from The University of Pediatric Dentistry, Buffalo State College Social Work Department and the University of Buffalo Dental School in the United States all successfully collaborated to offer the young children of Point Fortin free dental screening, dental check-ups and cleaning and information and education on how to practice the best dental care. 

 

 

 

 

 

Key stakeholders in this partnership include Dr. Dian Chin Kit-Wells and Ms. Averill Houldeer-Simon of the Naomi Chin Kit Memorial Kindergarten, His Worship, Mr Clyde Paul, the Mayor of Point Fortin, Ms. Janelle St. Hilaire, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor for New Lands/Mahaica and Public Relations Director of the Rotary Club of Point Fortin and Ms. Tessa Solomon, President of the Rotary Club of Point Fortin.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over 400 patients participated in the clinic and benefitted from the volunteers’ dental services. The dental team were warm and amiable as they greeted and carefully explained each service to young children before they worked with them. Children’s songs and a bouncy castle served to entertain the kids as they waited their turn. In addition to having the programme focused on the dental care of young children, dentists accommodated adults as well on all days of the clinic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The successful clinic received many positive responses from participants who requested that the clinic be extended or available on a more regular basis to the community of Point Fortin. The dental team who volunteered their time and services indicated that they would like to return and contribute their services once more, as well as have the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and culture they were treated to on their stay in the Borough.