cosmetic dentistry - beauty & science

34 I cosmeticdentistry 3_2012 _The whole project arose from my first visit to Tanzania in October 2010. After climbing the highest mountains in Tanzania—Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro—I went on a safari mainly visiting the &Beyond lodges of Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Klein’s Camp and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and the associated national parks. At all of these places, I was immediately con- fronted with the massive need for dental care for the staff and local people. Many questions re- garding and serious demands for dental aid arose and I became increasingly concerned about the lack of dental care in these regions. The pivotal moment was unexpected, as al- ways. At Klein’s Camp, the Maasai ranger Seloy mentioned that there was a small clinic, donated by Klein’s Camp and &Beyond to the local village, close to the village of Ololosokwan. This immedi- ately grabbed my attention and about two hours laterIwasstandinginthissmallclinic—stillmuch affected by the beautiful surroundings of the Maasai village. The clinic itself had seven rooms. At the time, only three were used daily. A sign reading “Daktari” on the door of room #4 showed me where to start our dental project in Tanzania. The place in Africa that we had had in mind for years had been found. The logistical position of the Ololosokwan clinic is perfect: easy to reach because of its prox- imity to the Ololosokwan road between Klein’s Camp and Wasso, and in a safe area regarding flooding and other weather conditions. The clinic I special report _ aid project in Tanzania Daktari for Maasai – First dental project at Ololosokwan clinicAuthors_Prof. Martin Jörgens & Dr Caroline Kentsch, Germany