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IEP Plans Dental Mission to Bhutan

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...

Team Member Bio: Richard Kao, DDS, PhD

Team Member Bio: Melissa Lipari

New Horizons: A Medical Mission to Bhutan

Team Member Bio: Rudy Buntic, MD

Team Member Bio: Bruce Lehnert, DPM

Team Member Bio: Jannani Krishnan

Team Member Bio: Logan Lehnert

Team Member Bio: Jenni Lehnert, RN

Team Member Bio: Lexington Lehnert

Reflections One Year Later

Mission Perspective: New View of the OR

Mission Perspective: In My Parents' Homeland