Jon Ulm
Dentistry
This week Dr. Eddy and his wife Ramona came to be with us to teach dentistry. He has a dental practice in Myanmar. They both have a burden for the lost and were eager to teach in our Barefoot Doctor program again this year.
Dr. Eddy focused on preventative health and oral hygiene. He instructed the students in the importance of brushing and flossing. They also learned about periodontal disease and how to treat common dental ailments. Each student then practiced teaching about dental health to the rest of the class, just as if they were talking to their villagers.
In Myanmar, dental hygiene is not stressed as it is in America. Many people have terrible dental health and often build up thick plaque on their teeth. If not treated, they will lose their teeth prematurely, usually one at a time, with pain, and often with infection that spreads into other parts of their body.
Enter, The Scaling Machine: Eddy instructed the students in how to use an Ultrasonic Scaling machine to remove the thick plaque. After instruction, each student practiced using the scaling machine on each other. Upon completion of the Barefoot Doctor course each student will be able to take a scaling machine and basic dental instrument pack home with them. With this machine and their skills learned this week, they will be the most sought-after people in their villages. And you know the heart of the barefoot doctor – they can’t separate delivery of health care from sharing their faith in Christ.
Pray that the Barefoot Doctors will find favor with the village leaders and with the villagers. Holy Spirit, go before them to prepare the hearts of those who will hear the plan of salvation by our students. May the villagers be receptive and hungry.
Thank you for your prayers.
God is Good!!
Bruce
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