Sudanese refugees offered dental implants to help transition to U.S. life

Sudanese refugees offered dental implants to help transition to U.S. life
EMILY FREDRIX, Associated Press Writer
3/31/2005
AP Worldstream
As a 9-year-old in Sudan, Dhalbang Malua longed to have some of his teeth taken out so girls would notice him. As a 36-year-old in America, he'd like to have them back.
For youngsters of some Sudanese tribes, removing teeth is a rite of passage and a symbol of attractiveness and maturity. As adults in the United States, they're finding that a nice smile is something prized.
"We know that people associate missing teeth with lower socio-economic status, lower education, lower health standards and being less ...
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