IEP Plans Dental Mission to Bhutan

Smiling girl in fuzzy pink hoodie on Punakha Suspension Bridge, Bhutan. Photo by Gaurav Bagdi.


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 and Dr. Guo-Hao Lin from the University of California, San Francisco. 

Additionally, plans are in place to bring at least two dental residents to assist in treating both children and adults for conditions such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, cavities, acute infections, and oral cancer screenings. 

Efforts are already underway to secure essential equipment and raise charitable funds to support the camp. 

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