Today we had an incredible last day of class. Unfortunately, due to a technical customs issue, the main supplies that we needed for treatment did not arrive from Miami. However, we were able to make due with the only supplies we did have available for us to do the root canal treatment in the morning, which were the hand files. In fact, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed me to get down to bare bone basics with regards to teaching how to internally sculpt the root canal system. Each and every student not only understood the concepts taught, but were reinforced by actually watching how the root canal automatically was shaped by employing the techniques discussed.
By pushing up our sleeves and actually using the basics, it has created a foundation for more advanced techniques to be used as the year goes on.
A special thanks goes out to Steve Jones from Sybron Endo for the generous donation of equipment and supplies which has saved the University of Technology, Jamaica in excess of $50,000 US!! Also thanks goes out to Alba Campusano from Denca iDental Supply in the Dominican Republic for facilitating the delivery of the Endo Kits for the students.
It was such a great week for the students of the new dental school and I am touched by how grateful they were as the final class ended. For me, as I make my way back home to snowy Toronto, I realize how much of an incredible learning and rewarding experience this was. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this and I am looking forward to returning to Kingston over the next couple of months to see the students' progress and to continue to empower the future dental students of Jamaica! I thank you for all the support I have received during this adventure and I hope you will continue to follow my journey.
In the above photo from left to right is: Dr. Irving McKenzie, Myself, Alba Campusano form Denca Dental Supply Company, Steve Jones from Sybron Endo and Dr. Winston Grey
Dr. G,
ReplyDeleteWe miss you already! It was such a honour to have you here. The course was amazing! You have lifted our programme to another level. Thank you so much for your inspiration. We are eagerly waiting your return!
Love the blog!
--Laurian
UTECH DMD 2015
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