School Dental Program
YWAM MS acquired a near-new dental semi-trailer at the end of 2019 with the vision to bring the trailer into Port Moresby for the purpose of providing dental services, training opportunities, and health education to primary and secondary schools in the National Capital District.
With a growing population and over 100 primary and secondary schools in Port Moresby, this multi-use, mobile facility strengthens existing services and provides an ideal learning environment in which local healthcare professionals and students can develop their skills while responding to the needs in the district.
The trailer’s visits to schools are matched with interactive and motivational school programs that are centred upon helping students feel valued and empowered to contribute to the health of their nation.
We are looking for dentists, dental therapists, dental assistants, sterilisation technicians, and general volunteers to join us as we take the dental trailer to schools in Port Moresby. See outreach dates below. (Note: dates are subject to change.)
2025:
Quarter 2 (April to May)
– Option A: 27 April – 10 May 2025 (2 weeks)
– Option B: 27 April – 17 May 2025 (3 weeks)
– Option C: 25 May – 7 June 2025 (2 weeks)
– Option D: 25 May – 14 June 2025 (3 weeks)
Quarter 3 (July to September)
– Option A: 20 July – 2 August 2025 (2 weeks)
– Option B: 20 July – 9 August 2025 (3 weeks)
– Option C: 17 August – 30 August 2025 (2 weeks)
– Option D: 17 August – 6 September 2025 (3 weeks)
Quarter 4 (October to November)
– Option A: 19 October – 1 November 2025 (2 weeks)
– Option B: 19 October – 8 November 2025 (3 weeks)
– Option C: 16 November – 29 November 2025 (2 weeks)
Please reach out to info@ywamships.org if you have any questions regarding these outreaches. We’d love to hear from you!
Experience and support for dental students
Service delivery
Health education
Did you know that Papua New Guinea has one of the highest rates of mouth cancer in the world? The World Health Organization (WHO) states that ‘oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life’.
School Seminars
The trailer’s visits to schools will be matched with interactive and dynamic school seminars that are centred upon helping students feel valued and empowered.
The seminars will engage students through multimedia, talk-spots, games, small groups, and simulations all while challenging them to think deeply about their lives. The seminars are designed to compliment the school’s efforts in empowering young people to live holistic and healthy lives; physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Topics include passion, purpose & perseverance, healthy relationships, and goals & values.
Trailer Specifications
Built:
2013
USA
Manufactuer:
LifeLine Mobile
Height:
4 Metres
Length:
13.3 Metres
Fitout:
3 x dental chairs and steri-centre
Onboard generator:
Kohler 20kW
Self contained with onboard fresh water storage, wastewater collection, air compressor.
