Healthy Smiles in Africa: A Dental Hygienist’s Vision
We’re so excited to share that WHDO’s Director of Education and Outreach, Mandy McGill, won the 2021 Oh! Canada Magazine Reader’s Choice award for her article and experience in developing educational outreach programs for the Maasai Dental Clinic.
Meet Dr. Emelie Astrom!
Meet Dr. Emelie Astrom, a dentist from Sweden with a smile that shines brightly and brings warmth to those around her. Emelie shows true compassion and empathy towards others. This was evident when she volunteered at MDC in 2019 and 2020 bringing her talents and kindness to bear in helping so many people on the […]
Meet Mandy McGill !
Meet Mandy McGill, WHDO’s Director of Education and Outreach. She’s been volunteering with WHDO since 2017. Mandy creates educational programs for moms and kids and school-based programs at MDC, empowering individuals and communities. Mandy’s vision was to initiate sustainable oral health programs. She followed her heart, and her initiatives have created positive, long-lasting impacts in […]
Meet Grace!
Meet Grace, our talented local community outreach educator, who leads our school-based and early childhood programs with great enthusiasm and spirit. She is our well-being warrior! Her teachings provide the knowledge and skills to keep children’s teeth healthy for life. Grace has become an inspiring community leader, mentor and role model for children, parents, teachers, […]
Houston, we have internet at the MDC!
Hello World, I’m pleased to share that the VSAT satellite technology we purchased for Maasai Dental Clinic is now installed! Our stalwart MDC Manager William, a space engineering technician, and I worked to get the satellite internet system up and running. We dug trenches, cleaned off the roof of the equipment shed, installed the antenna […]