MedicalDental Bus Ministrymedcaldental巴士部.pptVIP

A Ministry of North Carolina Baptist Men Supported by Gifts to the NC Missions Offering Medical/Dental Bus Ministry HISTORY In the fall of 1988, the concept of a medical/dental bus ministry was presented to the NC Baptist Men Executive Committee. A 40-foot diesel, Blue Bird bus was ordered at a cost of around $140K. This bus arrived in time for display at the annual meeting in November 1989. The Ministry Flourishes By the year 2000, this bus was in need of repair or replacement. The decision was made to purchase a second medical/dental bus. Due to the high demand for this ministry, the first bus was renovated in 2001, and today both buses are providing service almost daily. Purpose The goals of the Medical/Dental Bus Ministry are: To share Jesus Christ with every person served. To meet the physical needs of those individuals. It is imperative that all who involve themselves in this ministry see that both of these goals are accomplished. Description of the Buses and Equipment 40-Foot Blue Bird Diesel Frame Customized with two fully equipped dental chairs in each One seat for patient waiting area Generators or 240-Volt electric hookup Self-contained clean water supply and waste disposal Volunteers Operate Equipment Each medical/dental bus is equipped with x-ray equipment and developer, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, curing light, amalgamator and more for use by dental professionals. The Bus Driver and hostess assist with the operation of this equipment. Volunteer dentists, hygienists and dental assistants make this ministry possible. The sponsoring organization is responsible for recruiting local dental professionals to provide treatment to patients on the dental bus. 2008 Statistics The buses were used 200 days in 2008 traveling over 19,000 miles 3900 patients were treated. 1185 dentists, assistants, physicians and nurses volunteered. 416 pastors, translators and counselors volunteered. 1040 layworkers assisted Types of Dental Care Provided