Cap Haitien Dental Institute

Welcome to the CHDI! As you read through these pages, and please do read ALL the pages, you will begin to understand the scope of this oral health project.

Many years ago my friend Ken and I began our work in Haiti. Starting with direct care, we then moved on to providing education to the dentists and now, the permanent teaching institute. At the same time we were developing the concept for the institute, we discovered the World Health Organization with its Basic Package of Oral Care and how this design of delivering oral health care in emerging countries is sustainable, appropriate, and affordable to deliver. This accidental discovery validated what was being created with the institute.

Suddenly all the right pieces arrived and fit together. Our initial efforts of implementing the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment program were extremely successful. Now with all the parts assembled, we anticipate the institute equipment to be functioning by August 2010 and the complete concept will be in place and operational.

We encourage you to join our efforts …… your experience will be rewarding and your work efforts successful. If you plan to work with your own project in another region of Haiti or another country, it’s important to consult with us first. The institute can provide advice, information and guidance in establishing your program.

Thank you for visiting our site, enjoy the reading and we hope to see you in Cap Haitien on our next visit!!!!

- Dr. Ihor N. Suszko -

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