In 2004, Dr. Chapman chose a different path in dentistry, and he began working as a missionary for the organization Mercy Ships, and continued working with them for the next eight years. It is here that Dr. Chapman began to gain extensive surgical experience under Mercy Ships’ long term oral surgeon Gary Parker and developed a passion for oral surgery. After his four years aboard Mercy Ships, Dr. Chapman and his family moved full time to Liberia and co-founded Trinity Dental Clinic. He is very happy that, to this day, the clinic continues to provide affordable dentistry to thousands of patients a year in Liberia and has trained several Liberians as assistants, lab technicians, and practitioners.

 

 

“Really my biggest passion in dentistry is connecting with my patients and taking time to hear and work through anxieties and concerns around dental treatment, making them as comfortable as possible. The wide variety of treatment options and restorations available in dentistry keeps my passion strong for helping patients restore their smile, chewing ability, and overall health. It gives me great satisfaction to know that improving oral health is significantly linked to improving systemic health. I would want every patient to know how many areas of their health are affected by their oral health – heart, systemic health, and of course improved nutrition from better diet and chewing ability! I have moved significantly from treating individual teeth into making sure I approach each patient comprehensively to obtain the best long term, long-lasting solution and minimize future treatment needs.”