CMA Represented at Resident Doctors and Dentists Conference in Leeds
In May, CMA was proud to be represented at the Resident Doctors and Dentists Conference in Leeds, UK.
As part of the conference’s Working Internationally session, CMA dental volunteer alumni Dr. Robert and Dr. Zinab presented CMA’s humanitarian healthcare work and shared their experiences providing dental care to residents of Mavrovouni camp through CMA’s operations on Lesvos, Greece.
The conference was held during Resident Doctors and Dentists Week, an initiative that celebrates and recognizes the vital contributions and dedication of resident doctors and dentists across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
During their presentation, Dr. Robert and Dr. Zinab offered attendees a firsthand perspective on delivering dental care in a humanitarian setting and highlighted the challenges faced by refugees, asylum seekers, and other communities who experience barriers to accessing healthcare.
Their presentation helped raise awareness of the importance of dental care within humanitarian healthcare—an often overlooked but essential component of overall health and wellbeing. It also highlighted opportunities for dental professionals interested in using their skills to support vulnerable communities through volunteering.
CMA would like to thank the conference organizers for the invitation and for providing a platform to discuss the role of dental care in humanitarian response. We are also grateful to Dr. Robert and Dr. Zinab for representing CMA and sharing their experiences with fellow healthcare professionals.
