The International Extremity Project (IEP) is thrilled to expand its global health efforts with a new initiative. In 2025, during IEP's first foot and ankle medical mission to Bhutan , the team will introduce a dental component to its outreach. Leading this endeavor is Logan Lehnert, a pre-dental student at Colby College and a dedicated IEP member since 2012. He has assembled a skilled team, including Dr. Richard Kao from the University of California, San Francisco. We are launching a nationwide effort in Bhutan to enhance dental health surveillance. Our project includes: Training dental teams in periodontal assessment methods based on U.S. Center for Disease Control standards Calibrating clinicians for accurate data collection Gathering real-world clinical information to better understand the population's needs Through a mix of lectures, hands-on training, and clinical practice, we aim to equip dental professionals with essential skills in periodontal care and documentation...
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