Serving Communities Through Dental Mission Work

Hey everyone, Patrick here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Valerie Preston to talk about the impact of dental mission work. Dr. Preston shares her journey into mission dentistry, what it’s really like working in challenging environments, and how those experiences have shaped the way she practices and serves her patients today. If you’ve ever wondered what dental mission work looks like beyond the clinic, this episode is for you. Here’s what we cover: 00:00 – Dr. Preston’s Journey From Hygienist to Dentist 03:40 – How Her First Dental Mission Trip Happened 05:45 – Serving on Dental Missions Around the World 07:40 – The Physical and Emotional Demands of Mission Work 10:45 – Why Dentists Keep Coming Back to Serve 13:10 – How Dentists Can Get Involved in Mission Work ▶️ Hit play to get inspired and discover how dentistry can go beyond the chair. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire purpose in your dental career! Learn more: vprestondental.com ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/ WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/