We were able to complete 2 houses in our favourite barrio and the medical and dental teams saw over 600 people, while still helping out, half-time, on the construction projects.

Every successive trip, we endeavour to improve on the previous trips.  This trip allowed for the dental team to participate in the construction of two houses throughout the week, instead of simply at the end of the week. We were privileged to have been granted access to perform our dental duties in the 'comfort' of the hotel this trip! Although our backs and wrists were still compromised from poor ergonomics, the working environment was a delight and consistent power was a plus!

The trip becomes a little more of a family affair as Trevor was accompanied by his wife and three children, Rod brought his daughter, Bethany and of course Jonah and Isaiah were with us.

This was a tremendous trip with 17 adults. Jonah and Isaiah were joined by 7 year old Samantha and 6 month old Gemma – both of whom were kind enough to bring their parents.Again we were able to build 2 homes working in daily temperatures of 32 – 34 degrees C with Humidex ratings of 45 C each day.We were blessed with 2 doctors from Winnipeg working with our nurses and Dr. Reg going from village to village providing medical services.

It was a much larger group with 24 adults this time.With the inclusion of a dentistry student, a denturist and Brent’s usual team, the dental clinic was going full bore. A lot of teeth got fixed and replaced.Three nurses, a Winnipeg doctor and a pharmacist worked with Dr. Reg for a truly awe-inspiring week of medical work covering many of the smaller villages in the Puerto Plata area.

A smaller trip with just 15 adults (and the boys) but as successful as ever with Brent and his team operating the dental clinic, Daria joining Dr. Reg to provide medical assistance, Trevor and Justin performing outreach services and the construction folks working together with Fausto and his crew to build a home for a lovely family of 4.

This trip was one of our smallest groups, however it was just as poignant of an experience as the rest.

This was the first of our trips utilizing Frantzo, Sandra and our own Traci to organize and plan our projects. At this time, we moved our focus to the barrio of Agua Negra. There were 23 participants as well as Jonah and Isaiah.

There were 13 adults and, of course, Jonah and Isaiah, Brent and Wendy’s sons. This trip focused mainly on the construction of a fence around a school yard for a local group. The school is in the village of Cangrejo. We stayed in Sosua.

This was our first trip to the Dominican on our own. It was a bit unnerving as we didn't have the expertise of other Canadians who could hold our hands throughout the experience.

This was the last trip being comprised of solely Shine Dental Staff.

Back from another riveting trip to the DR, but this time with a church group from North Carolina! We were also joined by Aaron, Kerry and Maddy from Winnipeg. This phenomenally talented and loving group built 2 homes for 2 wonderful families and also held some evening church services.