KACDM is committed to evangelizing through dentistry and providing outreach to those in need. Meeting the immediate physical needs has long been associated to bringing others closer to God. Advancements in portable equipment and the growing hearts of dental professionals have allowed opportunities to relieve pain and suffering around the world.
You can make a difference and help people smile....
Cambodia
There is a huge unmet need for dental care of an acceptable standard. Areas of
Cambodia have shown the worst oral health of young children around the world.
The country is 95% Buddhist and is receptive to learning about Christianity. Projects
include
supporting and providing resources to Dr. Frank Cho and William Her's free dental
clinic in Cambodia.
To learn more about how you can help, contact KACDM through this
link.
Upcoming Missions Trip: TBA
Central Asia
KACDM has partnered with educational programs to further teaching
future dentists and health professionals through residency programs.
The Central Asia team meets monthly to strategize how to support the residency
program and partakes in annual trips.
To learn more about how you can help, contact KACDM through this
link.
Upcoming Missions Trip: TBA
Mexico
Opportunities in Mexico allow a good introduction to dentists who desire to
enter the missions field. Dental and health care teams typically go during the weekend
(short-term)
to care for many in spiritual and physical need.
To learn more about how you can help, contact KACDM through this
link.
Upcoming Missions Trip: TBA
Los Angeles
State and local budget cuts put tremendous strain on local clinics. Many
individuals in Los Angeles including the homeless are left with greatly
decreased access to medical care. There are approximately 1.7 million
individuals uninsured in Los Angeles County, and many are left to suffer in
ongoing pain. Los Angeles Christian Health Center in downtown Los Angeles
established a dental clinic in 1996. Volunteers typically commit to at least
three hours per month for common dental treatments. There is increased demand
for services; thus additional volunteers are always welcome. The clinic is
typically open Monday through Thursday between 8:00am to 11:00am and 12:00pm to
3:00pm.
To learn more about how you can help, contact KACDM through this
link.
More areas of outreach is a goal and with your help we can help KACDM grow and address the needs of those around the world. For more information, please view our YouTube promotional video below.
MISSION UPDATE: May 2009
Lab technician William Her (pictured below) is currently looking for sponsorship to help support his stay in Cambodia for the next three years. William and his wife Esther have answered God's call into the mission field and William has been training local lab technicians to be self sufficient after his departure from the clinic. Due to financial difficulties, William will need to close the lab and return to the United States if he cannot raise the required monetary support by July. Watch the video below to meet William and see how God is working in his life. If you would like to support William in fulfilling God's call, please consider making your tax deductible donation by clicking here. Be sure to specify William Her under "purpose" from the donations page. Thank you!