I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Mexican Medical Ministries to serve the community of Loreto this weekend! It was a relatively short trip compared to my past dental mission trips, but we were nonetheless busy! It also happened to be the same weekend that the city of Loreto was celebrating it's own birthday! The streets were lively and there was lots of energy!
We worked out of a trailer that was converted to a dental clinic with two chairs. It's amazing how MMM was able to streamline everything we needed. I cannot write about this trip without mentioning the awesome opportunity I had to work with a "local" dentist. Dr. Yxchel Clavel Gutierrez (from Arte Dental Essex) practices in La Paz but has been working with MMM for 10 years. She was a real inspiration and was so supportive. It was a treat to be able to work with her (below is a photo of Dr. Gutierrez assisting me during a procedure)!
I am so excited to share this trip with you and I am already looking forward to my next dental mission. I could not have been able to go on this trip without the help of my amazing team at Kai Family Dentistry!
Hope you're staying dry,
