–with successful completion of landmark bridge procedure usually valued around $400,000 privately

THE Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre has successfully completed a complex bridge procedure using state-of-the-art digital technology.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, the operation, which was dubbed a milestone achievement for public dental services in Guyana, carried out by Dr. Sergio Africano, Specialist in Autodontics and Digital Dentistry.

Utilising advanced equipment such as the Panoramic X-ray, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), Dental Digital Intra-Oral Scanner, and Dental 3D Printer, the Centre was able to deliver a modern, high-quality service to its patient.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Africano also serves as Lecturer of the reintegrated Dental Technician Programme, funded by the Ministry of Health.

The programme, according to the Health Ministry, incorporates elements of digital dentistry, ensuring that the next generation of dental professionals is equipped with the knowledge and skills to utilise modern technology in patient care.

A procedure, which typically costs approximately $400,000 at a private health facility, was performed free of cost at the centre’s newly established Digital Dental Laboratory.

“This achievement not only demonstrates the capabilities of the Digital Dental Laboratory but also highlights the Ministry of Health’s continued investment in expanding access to advanced healthcare,” the ministry said.

The ministry emphasised that the introduction of cutting-edge dental technology is part of a broader strategy to modernise Guyana’s healthcare system and make advanced services accessible to citizens free of charge.