The need for dental services at the KipKarin clinic is great. When local Cedar Rapids dentist and owner of Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids, Dr. Karen Besler, DDS, heard of Spanda Inc.’s need for dental services at the clinic, she immediately knew she wanted to help.
Dr. Besler is pleased to send one of her experienced dental assistants, Carla McDowell, on the upcoming October trip. Carla will be providing dental training to the Kenyan health care staff, assisting with patient dental screenings, and determining clinic dental equipment needs.
Carla has been a practicing dental assistant for 27 years and has worked for Dr. Besler at Dental Associates of Cedar Rapids for the past five years. She is a member of the Professional Women’s Network and of the Business Network International organization. She attends Antioch Christian Church in Marion and enjoys spending time with her fiance David, her son Charles, and her cat Monster.
Carla is very excited to share her dental knowledge with the Kenyan people and is inspired by Dr. Besler’s and Dr. Fitzgerald’s vision of bringing dental services to an area where toothbrushes and toothpaste are seen as luxury items.
hi
ReplyDeleteCarla,
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing? Just read the generic of your trip so far. Pam says Hi and she misses you. We are struggling along without you. See ya.
Jan
Carla,
ReplyDeleteWe miss you!! I was able to see the email you sent Jan. It sounds like you are having a good time and working with a lot of kids. Keep us posted on what you are up to!!!
Karen