Carlos Moretta: Mental Wellness in Dentistry: Sustained to Serve

Christ’s healing ministry combined compassion, service, and restoration of the whole person. This presentation will explore how endodontics, dental laboratory collaboration, and thoughtful mission preparation can create effective and sustainable dental outreach programs. Participants will learn practical strategies for preparing dental mission teams and using clinical excellence as a pathway to share Christ’s love and bring lasting hope to communities in need.Objectives:1. Recognize the role of dentistry as part of Christ’s comprehensive healing ministry and understand how oral healthcare can restore physical function, dignity, and hope.2. Describe how collaboration among dentists, endodontists, dental assistants, hygienists, and dental laboratory professionals can enhance the quality and sustainability of dental care in mission settings.3. Discuss practical methods for integrating endodontic treatment and dental laboratory support to provide comprehensive restorative care in resource-limited communities.4. I