North Baluarte and San Juan Kids Benefit from Free Dental Checkup

Volunteer dentists from the Philippine Dental Association with a Signpost sponsored child.
(Photos courtesy of Signpost Philippines Inc.)

Iloilo City, Philippines. A total of 80 people from Barangays San Juan and North Baluarte, Molo, Iloilo City benefited from the free dental check-up held last May 23, 2014 at the San Juan Health Center.  

Volunteer dentists from the Philippines Dental Association prepped a patient prior to tooth extraction.
(Photos courtesy of Signpost Philippines Inc.)

The patients who took part in this annual event conducted by Signpost Philippines, Inc. (formerly Signpost International, Inc.) were the sponsored children of the organization and some of their parents. The services rendered by the volunteer dentists from the Philippine Dental Association, a partner of the organization in the

delivery of health services, included tooth extraction and dental consultation. The activity is primarily intended for those who are covered by the Child Sponsorship Program.

WVSU DEVCOM OJT students manned the registration area.
(Photos courtesy of Signpost Philippines Inc.)

Those who provided their expertise were Dr. Emilyn Dureza, Dr. Donille Gracia, Dr. Erla Joy Bais, Dr. Emalie Mana-ay and Dr. Chiselle Nathalie Denise Celis. They were assisted by the parent volunteers, WVSU DEVCOM OJT students, a Signpost UK Volunteer and Australian volunteer for International Development Program.

Signpost staff and volunteers helped dispense medicine to the patients.
(Photos courtesy of Signpost Philippines Inc.)

A dental check is one of the requirements for pupils who will enter first grade in the public elementary schools. Signpost Philippines, on the other hand, makes sure that all their sponsored children can have access to free dental services to ensure their health and allow them to have a better life as well as comply with school requirements.

Volunteers from Australia and UK helped dispense the medicine.
(Photos courtesy of Signpost Philippines Inc.)

Signpost Philippines is an independent non-government organization (NGO) that works with poor communities in the Philippines, offering empowerment and support to bring about community-driven change. The organization currently holds office in Holy Family Subdivision, Zone 8, Calumpang, Iloilo City.