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Jamaica HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Poverty and Homelessness 26% increase from 2016 2 nd poorest country in the Caribbean Since the WWII years, a lack of government funding for schools and hospitals has meant that these

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Jamaica

HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

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Poverty and Homelessness

26% increase from 2016
2nd poorest country in the Caribbean
Since the WWII years, a lack of government funding for schools and hospitals has meant that

these services have declined in quality over the years

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Access to care

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Standard of Care

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Mission

HUCD: To lead in the advancement of healthcare and heath equality, locally and globally
Christian Dental Society: To show the love of Christ by offering dental relief to those in need

around the world

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Kingston/Mandeville

Northern Caribbean University
Good Samaritans Inn
H.S Walker Medical Center

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Trip Facilitated By:

Dr. Lincoln Edwards
President of Northern Caribbean University
Eastern Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church

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Trip Sponsored By:

NDA Healthnow
DC Chapter of Links
Howard University College of Dentistry
Student and Faculty Volunteers

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Procedures Performed:

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Clinical Requirements to Attend

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