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Helping patients battle fear and shame

February 17, 2013 4:00 PM

Dr. Gary Parker, a maxillofacial surgeon who has worked with Mercy Ships for 26 years, tells Scott Pelley how a sympathetic touch helped convince a patient with infected tumors to trust the team.

Africa Mercy: Hospital of hope
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by eviemaurer February 18, 2013 5:46 PM EST
So wonderful!
Can anyone tell me the name of the tumor or disease that these people had, I believe caused by tooth enamel? And, why does it only occur in Africa? I am very curious about this as I have worked in dentistry for 35 years and am not at all familiar with this disease. Also, How does one volunteer to work on this ship?
Thank you very much,
Evie maurer
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by jdarinwales February 18, 2013 1:45 PM EST
Good stuff Dr. Gary!
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