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Saigon and Da Nang, Vietnam

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APRIL 30 - MAY 15, 2017

Da Nang Pacific Smiles volunteered with Thanh Nha Dental to providing dental treatment for children from Hoa May Orphanage Center of Da Nang.  Donations and and a site visit were to Thanh Am Special School.

Saigon - We had meetings with Ms Hang, Director of Eviva Travel and to provide donations to May Tam Orphanage for Children with HIV/AIDS.

Hoa May Orphanage - On site at the orphanage, about 75 children received, exams, oral health instructions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss. ($2.50/child).  An additional  11 children needed treatment due to decay.  The children were transported to Thanh Nha Dental via a donation from Furama Resorts.  Treatment was provided by Dr. French and Dr. Thanh Nha.  As always, for the children’s good behavior, the trip back from the dental clinic always includes a stop at the local ice cream parlor.

  • Cost of Treatment $5,400 (approx.)
  • Dental Donations $650 (composite materials, fl varnish, tooth brushes, toothpaste)
  • Educational Donations $450


May Tam Orphanage - A morning visit with the priest and donations to the children. $200 in toothbrush kits were donated.

Thanh Am Special School - A visit to distribute toys and toothbrush kits to the children and meeting with Sister Lan. $250 in toothbrush kits and toys were donated.

  • Treated over 100 children
  • Operative Dental Treatment
  • Flouride Treatment
  • Oral Education
  • Dental Varnish
  • Health Instructions
  • Toothbrushes provided
  • Toothpaste provided
  • & Floss provided

Trip Itinerary
  • 4/30 San Francisco Airport to Siagon
  • 5/3 May Tam Orphanage
  • 5/4 Saigon Airport to Da Nang
  • 5/6-5/7 Hoa May Orphanage
  • 5/11 Thanh Tam Special School
  • 5/12 Hoa May Orphanage
  • 5/15 Saigon to San Francisco Airport
  • Da Nang, Vietnam   March 10 - March 26, 2018