DR. SANJAY MAKING IMPRESSIONS

The patient here is getting a dental impression for new dentures. Note the layout of the dental room.

DR. SANJAY SHOWING DENTAL ANATOMY TO ME

I am getting an anatomy lesson of the oral cavity by my cousin. Note that the patient has removed his shoes prior to entering the clinic in the bottom right corner.

CLOSE UP OF DENTAL PROCEDURE

I am very close to the patient observing the procedure without any protection such as gloves and a mask. There are no stringent regulations for the patient or the healthcare provider for infection control.

DR. SANJAY DOING ORTHODONTICS

Dr. Sanjay is doing a routine adjustment on this child's braces.

STREET SIGN FOR DENTAL CLINIC

This street sign sits outside the clinic to advertise for his clinic.

REMOVE FOOTWEAR HERE

In India it is custom to remove footwear upon entering a home. In this case, footwear removal is needed to enter the clinic.

THE DENTAL COTTAGE

This is the outside of the dental clinic. It sits right next to my cousin’s house. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and mother. We will soon be eating lunch and the clinic will close.

CONCERNED PARENTS

This child is being brought in because the parents are concerned about his teeth. The child was very cooperative. Dr. Sanjay diagnosed the patient with soft enamel instructed the parents that this was very normal. He suggested the child avoid certain foods.