Edmister said the annual mission is for the underprivileged members of the local community, regardless of their age, gender, and religious affiliations.
Their teeth were cleaned, filled or extracted.
The one-day free dental clinic started at 8 a.m. and was supposed to end at 12 noon, but the clinic volunteers had to accommodate other people who had already registered and were still waiting in line.
Dubbed “Clinic with a Heart,” the activity catered to adults and children with dental problems, Edmister said.
The individuals who visited the dental clinic were referred by religious institutions and socio-civic groups.
“We’ve contacted organizations like the Red Cross, Karidat, and certain churches to let them know that this is the day to help people,” Edmister said. “We contacted them to see if they knew of any family who could benefit from this [activity]. They were able to help us.”
Aside from dental work, SDA mission included film presentations on dental care and free toothbrush for children.
According to Edmister, the SDA also conducts dental missions on Guam, Fiji and the Philippines.
From June 16 to 20, the mission will be in Yap.
“We’re just following the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Clinic to treat others as Christ would and reach out to our community to treat people who are in pain physically…and hopefully bring some relief from their pain,” Edmister said.
Eleven volunteers conducted the dental mission on Sunday — three dentists, three doctors one hygienist and four assistants.
