Dr Janet Scott is inviting volunteers to work at the Kopan and Nunnery clinics in April 2027. Expressions of interest can be made on the Volunteer page. The April trip will be spread over 3 weeks, from 5th to 23rd April. It is a lovely experience to give back society, new friends are made and kept. All dental personnel are encouraged to apply.

Jude and I had a wonderful trip to Chailsa October 9-30th 2026. The weather in Kathmandu was hot 28 degrees, and the weather at Chailsa was perfect, blue skies and 20 something but cold after 4pm and during the night. We, as usual, on arrival at Chailsa were warmly greeted by Samten and the crew of little helpers. The Gisela had decided, now that Dr Spela has passed away, he feels free to offer the Medical Clinic as the permanent home of the Dental Clinic, We inspected

The team of volunteers met in Kopan Monastery over a 2 week period, 31st August to 11th September 2026. The group consisted of myself as coordinator, Drs Jen Ailes (England), Malina Wienhold (Germany), Rajesh Singh (Australia), dental student Lea Gessler (Germany), dental assistant Allyson Trandai (USA), and Jen’s partner, Tom Thornton (England). For the second time, we had a non-dental person helping. Tom is a carpenter and builder by trade, proved most helpful, not only d