Dr. Nordone Amazon Medical Mission Trip 2012


Dr. Nordone went on a medical mission to the Amazon. He flew to the city of Manaus in Brazil where he boarded a medical boat equipped with a small dental clinic. There was a slight surprise during the first night when the engine broke down causing the boat to drift into the bank of the Amazon. Although they were stranded for two days the group of doctors was able to continue their mission and sailed 380 miles down the Amazon to a remote community to provide care. Hundreds of people stood in line to be seen.

See the pictures below of his trip:
Dr. Al Nordone Medical Mission trip
The Team
Amazon Sunset



A typical house along the banks of the Amazon.

Lunch on the Amazon.

This 6 year old had never been to the dentist before. She was not happy!

Not exactly our office but it got the job done.

This 17 year old was surprised that his first visit to the dentist was not as bad as he thought it would be.

Another Amazon sunset

The Medical Boat

People waited in line for hours to get treatment.

We had engine trouble and were stranded for 2 days on the banks of the Amazon. Some passed the time by fishing. Piranha anyone?

This man had never seen a dentist before either. He was much happier.

One more beautiful sunset.

Dr. Nordone gets to drive the medical boat.

Dinner