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“Oral diseases affect half of the world’s population. And the majority of low and middle income countries do not have the capacity to handle the demand”

World Health Organisation

We have a unique skill. Something that the majority of people in developing countries do not have access to. For those without access this results in pain, systemic illnesses, a loss of confidence and in the most severe, can threaten life.

Giving our time can have an enormous impact. Whether it’s here in Australia or overseas, there are millions who could benefit from your skills.

Dr Jelena Skovrlj is a recent graduate doing just that. Jelena has been giving her skills since well before graduation and consistently returns to a small village in the Philippines to help those most in need.

In this epsiode we learn about Jelena, how she found herself doing this and the stories of her experiences. She shares the challange of being a student volunteering, the experience itself and what to expect.

My favourite is a story about a family with very little, still spending the time to give back and say thank you. It’s inspiring.

In this epsisode:

• 1:30 – Jelena’s most memorable volunteering experience
• 3:30 – Jelena’s childhood and story of immigrating to Australia
• 14:11 – Jelena’s first dental volunteering experience
• 19:30 – Long-term sustainability of overseas programs
• 27:59 – Costs of volunteering
• 20:58 – Challenges when volunteering
• 42:59 – How to Donate
• 46:42 – Oversight/support as a student on overseas trips
• 48:29 – Student experiences on trips
• 52:32 – @humansofcalauan
• 57:00 – Common Mistakes Students make

Links From This Episode

• @Humansofcalauan – Jelena’s Instagram of the people from the town Calauan and some beautiful smiles.
• @Teamphilippinesproject – Team Philippines is the volunteer group Jelena is involved with.
• Reach out if you want to be a part of this awesome project to Dr Kristie-Lee Anning. teamphilippinesdental@gmail.com They would warmly welcome donations of
  • Equipment and materials
  • Money or
  • Time – volunteers like you.
• Check out their website http://www.teamphilippines.org/about.html

If this has touched you, I encourage you to donate now.

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I think it goes without saying, we should practice ethical dentistry. It’s the way we think about this and having boundaries we’re comfortable which help us sleep at night. This framework is crucial.

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The Dental Head Start Podcast is for students and new graduates. We interview successful dentists and specialists to uncover the tips, tricks and advice to help you transition from dental school to private practice successfully.

If you like this content then I ask just one thing of you; share this with a friend who will benefit from this and help us help more students and new grads!

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