“Clueless.” I Confess! That’s Me, When PressedTo Help Reduce, Supress,Arrest Caries Among the AdolescentsAnd Kids of Grenada – a BlessedCountry, Whose People PossessThe Drive to Progress. For Despite the Traumaand the StressOf Having Been OppressedHistorically, they Re-Invest,Welcome All as Guests,Kill with Kindness. And It’s Their Refusal to Acquiesce,Their Protest That ImpressedMe. Made Me Say “Yes”To … Read more
Through her work as a denturist, Brenda Vodusek is accustomed to enhancing the smiles of Timmins residents. But recently, she applied her expertise on a charitable venture that she describes as a “life-changing experience.” Vodusek treated more than 2,030 people in Uganda, Africa, while volunteering with the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation. “This experience was … Read more
Thirteen Canadians being detained in Ethiopia, including a dentist from Olds, have been granted bail. Dr. Jared Ord was one of the volunteers detained while taking part in a two-week expedition with Canadian Humanitarian, a Medicine Hat-based non-profit agency that brings health and dental services to developing countries. Red Deer orthodontist Dr. Ivan Hucal and … Read more
Crosscheck complete. Ready for departure from one of the most remarkable adventures I’ve had the privilege of embarking on. I’m faced with the incredibly challenging task of describing what seems to be an indescribable dream; a blur of circumstances sous vide in emotions that I had forgotten I was capable of feeling. Hold your hands … Read more
Hello soul. I see you there. No more defences. Nowhere for you to hide. No cloak to wear. You can’t prepare and I shall not spare you from me. For I am self-aware. Rise up now soul. Burn hot and flare across abyss and do warfare ‘gainst dark and cold and empty air! For you are … Read more