Academy of LDS Dentists

Overview: The Academy of LDS Dentists has been encouraging its members to participate in dental service projects  in Puerto Vallarta for the past 5-6 years.

Presently, service is being done at two orphanages and two outlying villages. The orphanages are: Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo and the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza. The two villages are: Punta de Mita and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Dental service trips are made in winter or early spring. Recent trips have been in Jan.-Feb. At this point we have only had one trip per year. Eight dentist are able to serve during a two week period of time. That is four dentists at a time for one week followed by another team of four for a second week. We also have had hygienists on our teams.

Requirements for Participation: A current and valid passport from your country of residence-US,Canadian,etc. Necessary invitation letters and other paper work will be provided by the Puerto Vallarta Service Project leaders.

Contract Person: Dr. Gordon Croft (gacroft@msn.com) or phone 208-377-8078(office) or 208-362-1274(home).

Participants will be selected on the basis of their qualifications with preference given to those who speak Spanish well.