| The Committee on International Programs and Development, a standing committee of the American Dental Association’s Board of Trustees believes that the personal effort and self-sacrifice of Association members who serve as volunteers in lesser developed countries to improve the health of their peoples merit professional and public appreciation and recognition. Their service, in the Committee’s view, is not only a contribution to the advancement of public health but to the creation of friendship and good will among professionals, though a small corps to date, constitute a mighty force for realization of the foregoing goals, since good health is basic to the enjoyment of all. The Committee will award a certificate of recognition, the presentation to be governed by the following criteria: The name of the award shall be Certificate of Recognition for Volunteer Service in a Foreign Country. The recipient must: be an active, life, student or retired member of the American Dental Association; have served in a foreign country in a program sponsored by a dental school, church or other recognized voluntary or nonprofit organization for a minimum of 14 days, either in one period or in several visits, in any 24-month period; have rendered dental service and taught dental personnel or assisted in training some native personnel to perform emergency treatment; supply evidence of the dates of the service with a comprehensive, detailed breakdown of activities and the value of the contribution by means of a letter or testimonial from the director of the program or other appropriate official (For student members working in a dental school program this requirement shall be the responsibility of the dean or director of the outreach program); be nominated by a component or constituent society, federal dental service or dental school; be verified in writing to be a member in good standing by the component society, if such exists, or by the constituent society or commanding officer or dean of the dental school as appropriate. Component and constituent societies are invited to nominate their members (by March 31) who have served as volunteers during the preceding year. The nominations must be made on a special form available from the Center for International Development and Affairs and must be accompanied by evidence of service as outlined in paragraph 2. Nominations will be reviewed by the Committee on International Programs and Development. The recipients will be announced within 60 days of the Committee’s meeting and the certificates will be presented to the recipients at meetings of the nominating component or constituent societies whenever feasible. A certificate may be awarded to the same individual more than once. | |
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Externship in thind dental clinics
Friends please contribute to promote and make India as dental tourism hub. . Please Help India to Grow in Dental Tourism top quality , Dental-Plastic Surgery in top hospitals which will generate more jobs for Doctors and rapid growth to health care industry.... India offers health travelers several benefits: Cost Benefit: The prime advantage is the cost savings with respect to medical consultancy or surgeries. Many of the Indian hospitals, serving international patients, have state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly educated doctors and top-notch services but the figure on that price tag is a fraction of what it would be in developed countries. Even if your insurance does not cover the costs of treatment in India, the final bill in an Indian hospital would most probably be lower than your out-of-pocket expenses. Timeliness: Another advantage is the possibility of getting immediate medical attention. There are no waiting lists or delays to contend with, due to insurance issues or unavailability of doctors etc. Quality Health Care: Indian doctors and paramedics are well trained and are one of the best in the world. Many professionals, at most of the lead hospitals in the country, have been trained abroad prior to working in India. Personalized Care: It is relatively easy to find quality personalized care for critically ill or aged patients. Technological Sophistication: State-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure is the order of the day at most of the top corporate hospitals. Facilitation by Government: The Government of India has recognized the economic potential of medical tourism. It has facilitated travel by introducing a special visa category known as ‘medical visa’ for patients as well as introduced tax incentives for hospitals. Ease of Travel & Communication: Travel in India has become easier and much faster due to introduction of private airlines. Access to Internet in India is considered to be one of the cheapest in the world and communication facilities are well established. Travel agencies have a great online presence and can offer you package deals that include travel costs, boarding as well as treatment costs. Easy availability of medicine & drugs: Certified drugs and medicines are easily available in India, at comparatively lesser prices. Modern & Traditional: This is India’s USP. Modern medical aid as well as traditional therapy, such as ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy etc, is available at different locations across the country including Bangalore. Tourism Potential: People who come for relatively simple, but important procedures, can consider packing in some travel too, with their doctor’s permission! This is an added advantage. Every part of the country is rich in history and diverse in geography.
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Dr Thind
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/danishthindThursday, August 27, 2009
Liverpool scientists reveal plaque with magic tooth wand
LIVERPOOL scientists have developed a new device which will allow people to see the plaque on their teeth at home.
The team at the University of Liverpool have created a toothbrush-sized wand (Inspektor TC) with a blue light at its tip.
When shone around the mouth and viewed through yellow glasses, plaque glows up bright red against the yellow teeth. Professor Sue Higham, from the University’s School of Dental Sciences, said: “It is extremely difficult to get rid of all plaque in the mouth.
“Left undisturbed it becomes what we call ‘mature’ plaque and gets thicker. This is what leads to gingivitis, or bleeding gums, and decay.
“Early stage plaque is invisible, and so this device will show people the parts of the mouth hey are neglecting when they brush their teeth, enabling them to remove plaque before it becomes a problem.
“Inspektor TC is designed so that people can easily incorporate it into their daily dental hygiene routine at home. We now hope to work with industry partners to develop this prototype so that people can use it in the home to identify plaque before any serious dental work is needed.”
Dentists currently use tablets to uncover tooth decay and plaque but these often stain the mouth and taste unpleasant.
It is hoped the new product will be particularly useful for vulnerable people such as children and the elderly.
More than £45m is spent every year on children in the UK who have an average of 2.5 teeth filled or removed by the age of 15 because of tooth decay. Inspektor TC is produced in collaboration with dental and healthcare developers, Inspektor Research Systems BV, based in Norway.
The team has received a Medical Futures Innovation Award for the product.
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Dr Thind
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