HeadstrongWorks, Inc.
Dear Supporters:
Due to civil unrest and arbitrary law enforcement, we are unable to currently travel to Nicaragua. We are pleased to report that our microloan fund still circulates in the Waswali region of Nicaragua and that this financial support has provided food and economic security while the country experiences political and economic challenges.
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Annual Dental Clinics
Waswali, Nicaragua
Dental clinics are conducted by Dr. Christopher Mast, his wife Aislinn, and their dental team. The clinics serve approximately 100 residents a year. The whole community receives dental assistance as follows:
1. Sealant of 6 year molars (the most common site for cavities)
2. Acute Pain management including emergency extractions and root canals when possible
3. Sealant of 12 year molars as a preventative measure
4. Oral hygiene education and distribution of in country purchased oral care products
5. Collaborate with the community to develop a plan for successive visits over the longterm to ensure better overall health of the community.
Our approach is very different from typical dental mission trips where teeth are pulled, worst pain is alleviated, and then the group never returns.
 A young boy awaits his turn |  Working on a young girl |
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 A Waswali resident receives care |  Dr. Mast and his family |
 The clinic is held in a church |  Parents wait with children |
 Dr. Mast comforts a young patient.jpg |  Chris' son helps with Filtrons |
 Alex talks to Maria Elena |  Filtrons delivered to Waswali |