Charity?

My best fren JX and i discussed about future possible ways
we could offer free dental treatments to the needy.

However, we realised that for dentistry, because of its nature of work,
with high usage of disposables, instruments, equipments and high costs of material and workmanship (like dentures for eg), it'll be not be very easy.
It's very hands-on and time-consuming and hence not like other medical consultation for flu and cold etc, the limited time means only limited patients can be treated.

The location will be a challenge too.

How we sieve out those really needy from those who can afford, it's a problem too. (will talk about priorities in later posts).

Risking negative feelings from fellow dentists may also be a problem as we maybe undermining their market.

We thought that maybe we can arrange a dental bus (like those in sec schools) to go elderly homes. However, it's not cheap also and of course there are other problems like high operating costs and materials costs for dentures etc... We may need big sponsors or donations but it maybe difficult as most people still won't put dental treatment as priority( so sad :( ).

I personally think however, I like to keep volunteering and work separate: ie not give free treatment during my working hours at my clinics as I know many ppl who don't need it will abuse it. I hate it.

Well, it's still early anyway so we'll see how it goes...

First, to get the degree without hitches first... ha...