Dr. Viitala is a veteran dentist from Finland, who has been volunteering at the DVI clinic since 1987. Dr. Viitala has been practicing dentistry since 1977, and currently works in a municipal clinic where she treats children and adults. Here is what she had to say about her experiences: “I was touring Israel in 1986, …
Visit from Dr. Joel Berg – Dean of UW School of Dentistry
DVI was honored to have Dean of the UW School of Dentistry, Dr. Joel Berg visit the Dental Volunteers for Israel with Professor Anna Fuks and Dr. Roy Petel. Dr. Berg also heads the AAPD. Dr. Berg hopes to help us draft volunteer pedodontists and endodontists to work with us in the clinic. We also …
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Jonah the Whale Textile Project – An Update
UK textile artist, Lynne Stein, accompanied her dentist husband, Robbie Wolfson this May to work on a second textile project for DVI. This piece depicts elements of the story of Jonah, with a large sparkly blue whale as its focal point. Once again, children and parents, while waiting to receive treatment, were taught the special …
Oral Health Education Outreach to Bedouin Communities – A Trial Run
On February 14th, 2012 an Arab-Israeli DVI dentist set out with Operation Blessing Program Manager Jennifer Allen, to improve the oral health in a remote Bedouin village in the Negev. Dr. Arin Jamil completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at DVI, and was happy to be able to help bring basic oral hygiene to a …
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UK Artist Weaves Peace Mural for DVI Clinic
Textile artist Lynne Stein, from Manchester, UK, visited Jerusalem to collaborate with young patients on an exciting new textile mural for the clinic’s walls in May. Children from the North Cheshire Jewish Primary School in Manchester assisted in the creation of the first half of the mural, and Jerusalem children helped Stein finish the piece. Materials for the mural were donated in …
UK Schoolchildren Plant Trees, Erect Bird Houses in DVI’s Garden – June 2011
On June 16th, 30 schoolchildren from JFS, a London Jewish school, paid a very special visit to DVI – to volunteer with DVI patients, planting fruit and nut trees and herbs, and building and erecting bird houses to line the clinic’s backyard. The trees will beautify the area where the children play while waiting for …
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DVI Extends its Service to the Community
With the help of the Glencore Foundation, DVI began its outreach program in oral hygiene education. We have worked with children at the Mevaseret Absorption Center, the Schusterman Center, public schools near our clinic. We continue to expand this project to other institutions that send children to be treated in our clinic.
Gordon Christensen Seminar Tel Aviv – November 2010
In November DVI dentists from around the world came to Israel for a special continuing education course with Dr. Gordon Christensen, who donated all tuition from non-Israeli course participants to DVI. A long-time friend of DVI, Dr. Christensen planned his trip to Israel a year in advance, determined to celebrate our 30th Anniversary in a …
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Alpha Omega Regional Director France meets with DVI Clinic Director
During a recent visit to Israel, Dr Andre Amiach, Alpha Omega regional director (International Term) for France, took time out of his busy schedule to meet with DVI’s clinic director, Dr Roy Petel. Dr Amiach and AO France have been long term supporters of DVI, both financially and sending volunteer dentists. Dr Amiach brought with …
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DVI Director Dr. Roy Petel Visits our DVI Friends in Finland October 2010
This October, Dr. Roy Petel made a visit to our DVI friends in Finland, in honor of the DVI 30th Anniversary celebrations held in Vanta Finland. Among the organizers were Dr. Kristiina Ramo and Dr. Liisa Weckstrom who are veteran DVI volunteers, and Liisa Auruksenaho Vice Chair of the Vanta Finland – Israel Association. There …
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