Oral Health Treatment for the Children of Santiago

Poor oral health can have a profound impact on general health and the quality of a person’s life. Mayanza, Inc, is a PA-led non-profit organization devoted to caring for underserved Mayan populations in Guatemala.

Since 2016, Mayanza has engaged PAs, students, a local community health educator, and others to provide oral health training and education to the community.

With this grant, Mayanza’s efforts were expanded through interprofessional partnerships with local dentists. Together, Mayanza and its partners ensure a sustainable, culturally competent, health initiative intended to improve overall health and quality of life in the community.