In a heartwarming partnership, the Kenya Oral Health Initiative (KOHI) and PCEA Chogoria Hospital (PCH) collaborated to improve the smiles of children at Mpangua Primary School. This initiative, dedicated to enhancing oral health in Kenya, led to the construction of the PCH Dental Clinic and sponsors the Dental Clinic Patient Fund.After a six-year hiatus, the 2024 dental camp saw a team of 27 volunteers—including dentists and hygienists from the U.S. and Kenya—provide essential care to 206 patients over one week. 

Each morning, schoolchildren, along with their parents and teachers, were transported to the clinic, where they engaged in fun activities while waiting for their turn. Inside the clinic, the dental team efficiently utilized four dental chairs and one mobile unit to deliver services such as consultations, cleaning, fillings, extractions, and oral hygiene education. Each child left with a healthier smile and a free toothbrush and toothpaste.  

With KOHI’s generous support, the PCH Dental Clinic received donations of dental supplies and a mobile chair, enhancing its ability to serve the community long after the camp. The 2024 KOHI-PCH Dental Camp was not just about dental care; it was a demonstration of the transformative power of partnerships. Thanks to ongoing support, the journey to better oral health in Kenya continues—one smile at a time.