Most third-world countries have so many people with painfully, abscessed teeth that we extract teeth all day long, each day. This is the most simple way to set up a dental clinic with the least about of equipment. The relief of pain and the elimination of the infected teeth is the fastest service we can give to the many hurting people. But there have been numerous trips that we never saw the end of the lines.
Sterilization is of utmost importance when dealing with blood and actively abcessed teeth.
The patients we are treating could have tuberculosis, or any number of other diseases in addition to what we are treating. A portable autoclave is ideal for the quick turn around of sterile instruments for reuse. Our supplies and instruments are very basic for delivery of this kind of service in a remote setting or in a hospital. Pain medicine, anesthetic, needles, antibiotics, gloves, masks and 2x2's are our most needed supplies. If helpers are available it is good to give oral hygiene instruction and toothbrushes, too.