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Humanitarian Trips

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Dr. Kasem's Commitment to Global Dental Care

Dr. Kasem's passion for dentistry extends far beyond our local community. His commitment to providing dental care to those in need has taken him across borders and into the hearts of communities around the world.

International Humanitarian Missions

Dr. Kasem's dedication to global oral health has led him on several humanitarian missions:

During these missions, Dr. Kasem and his colleagues traveled into mountainous regions to reach rural villages, bringing vital dental care to communities with limited access to oral health services.

Ecuador Mission Trip 2019

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A waterfall in the middle of a forest.
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A little girl standing on a tile floor wearing a hat.
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A woman getting her teeth checked by a man.
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Ecuador Mission Trip 2011, Guatemala Mission Trip 2010, Ecuador Mission Trip 2009

“Hanging out afterwards with some satisfied patients.”
“The 3 year old girl fell asleep in the middle of the procedure! She must have thought I had a gentle touch.”
“On our last day in Ecuador, we hiked up 16,000 feet to the snow-capped peak of Volcano Cotopaxi, which is the second highest Volcano in the world standing at 19,000 feet.”
“Street view of where we served in Guatemala.”
“In Ecuador, we treated cavities with fluoride releasing fillings.”
“The school and neighborhood in Ecuador where we serve year after year. We travelled to villages where the mountain tops meet the clouds.”
“We treated hundreds of people inside this church in Guatemala that allows us this space each year.”
“Sharing more extraction techniques.”
“A 3 year old child had cavities on all 20 of her teeth. Her mother looked on with wind-burned cheeks as I cleaned and filled each tooth.”
“I never miss a good lecture!”
“Showing an extraction technique to dental students.”
“On our last day we hiked up to the top of a recently active volcano in Guatemala!”

Impact and Commitment

These trips represent more than just dental procedures; they embody Dr. Kasem's belief in the power of dentistry to change lives. By providing care to those who might otherwise go without, he has helped to alleviate pain, prevent disease, and restore smiles in some of the world's most underserved areas.

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