03/25/2026
Health Outreach Dentistry for Honduras 2026 has successfully concluded after 26 days, with all three teams now home safely. The mission provided preventive and restorative dental care to hundreds of people in El Porvenir, Atlántida, Honduras—primarily children. A total of 260 individuals received dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral health education, and more than 240 clinical appointments were completed, resulting in 456 fillings, 115 extractions, and 6 root canals. Partial dentures are also being prepared for select patients.
The outreach was made possible by 16 Canadian volunteers and more than a dozen Honduran volunteers, alongside many community members who supported the team through cooking, cleaning, transportation, and logistics. Care focused mainly on children from local schools and Helping Honduras Kids orphanage, where approximately 28 children received cleanings and 65 fillings. These children were noted for their excellent behavior, making treatment especially effective.
Despite early challenges that cast doubt on the project’s success, strong teamwork and leadership—particularly from Iris Carranza—helped overcome obstacles. Dr. Bill experienced a renewed sense of optimism and is already looking ahead to the 2027 mission. After 17 years of outreach, the team observed significant improvements in overall dental health within the community, with a growing sense that many patients’ needs are now being fully addressed rather than only partially met.
Dr. Bill expresses deep gratitude to all volunteers, donors, and supporters, and gives thanks to God for the success of the mission. Recruitment for Dentistry for Honduras 2027 will begin in the coming months, with an invitation extended to dental professionals seeking a meaningful, life‑changing experience.
Thank you to all of the volunteers and also to all of our donors that made donations directly to us or online at health outreach.ca. We could not have done this without you.
