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At Richardsons Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, we were greeted immediately by a number of waiting families who showed bright smiles along with their colorful dress.
As the heat of the day rose, time flew by as children and families were examined, assessed, and scheduled for upcoming surgical days.
Soon the waiting area was overflowing to an outdoor sheltered area with more than 80 families waiting to be seen.
Kanyakumari, India
Dr. Sunil Richardson and Dr. Shweta Richards, owners of Richardsons Hospital, have gone out of their way to provide everything our team has needed, from additional medications to basic necessities like foo... Read More »
Kanyakumari, India
There are two local languages spoken by the people of this region; Tamil and Malayalam. While a high percentage of people in India speak and understand English, many do not. The majority of people who are ... Read More »
Kanyakumari, India
The team has witnessed a strong bond between the father and his child in many of the families. When the child is distressed, many times it is the father that the child reaches for; it is the father that ha... Read More »
Faridabad, India
Kevin Shultz is from the Portsmouth Rotary Club and this is his second Rotaplast Mission. During the pre-clinic phase of the Misson, Kevin was assigned to help with the photos. Each patient was assigned a ... Read More »
Faridabad, India
I noticed this young woman and her baby early in the day on the first day of clinic. Here she is getting through the registration process where they mark the patient to prevent confusion. The next step in ... Read More »
