Sometimes it’s important to shake things up a bit and do something that takes you out of your comfort zone. I was feeling a little uninspired last year until I caught up with a friend of mine, Pat Popat, who is a dental therapist. He travels to Uganda annually, taking much needed dental aid to areas with little or no access to dental care. He talked to me about his upcoming trip and inspired me to get involved. So, in February this year I took my skills and 46 kilos worth of

Since qualifying as a dental hygienist, I have always wanted to use my skills in other parts of the world. Recently I was chatting with my friend Pat Popat, a dental therapist who travels to Uganda annually to help those less fortunate with their dental needs. He was telling me about his upcoming trip and after our conversation I was instantly filled with excitement and wanted to get involved. What better way to experience my first mission than with a friend and use our skill