Kevin Pawlowicz, DDS, and other Pittsburgh-based Fox Chapel Advanced Dental Care staff underwent a mission trip to the Dominican Republic to provide care to residents, according to Trib Live.
Here are five observations:
1. In February, Fox Chapel staff traveled to El Batey Bembe and Villa Hermosa in the Dominican Republic.
2. Thirty-two volunteers offered their services to local residents.
3. Fox Chapel is fundraising to build a second floor on the clinic, which will be solely dedicated to dentistry.
4. Fox Chapel staff provides services in the Dominican Republic twice each year.
5. The practice self-funds the trip expenses, which average nearly $1,200 per person.
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