at the dental clinic, the more I realize how important this clinic is for the homeless patients. Almost every patient walks in with pain or embarrassment and leaves with gratefulness and appreciation. Since none of them can afford dental care or have any insurance to pay for them, they do not have any way to take care of their teeth that are in the worst possible conditions. This leaves many with numerous, large cavities, missing teeth, and different levels of gum infection that cause them daily pain or suffering to the point where many will not or cannot eat. After the procedures, the patients would almost always thank us for the work that we do and leave the clinic happy, giving us a great sense of happiness and accomplishment. When talking with them, I not only had sympathy but also great respect for many of the patients. I learned that the majority of them are actively striving to work towards a better goal and life for themselves, even though they are in a tough situation and are not as lucky as most of us. Learning appreciation is a valuable lesson that I think is hard to come by, and I am glad that I was able to have these experiences.
-Duc Lam
Nicely done! 5/5
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