‘Huge undertaking’: How Canadian dentists, hygienists are helping locals in the Caribbean
“For us to do all the kids’ teeth in a period of three years, it’s a huge undertaking. Us Canadians can have a huge impact on this entire country,” said Carabash.Dr. Kostantina Abate, a general dentist in Toronto, who has made multiple trips to Grenada for outreach work over the past several years, is well aware of the challenges the people there face and why their work is instrumental.
She says access to dental care is minimal in Grenada as there are only a handful of dentists on the tiny island. There is also a lack of education and awareness about oral health care, Abate said.Photo credit: Michael Carabash
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