Led by Dr Mahfujul Haq Khan, assistant professor, department of dentistry, Birdem, and Ibrahim Medical College, the team comprised Richard Marshall Hubbard, University of South, USA, Dr Renato Salviato Fajardo, Centre for Promotion of Life Quality, Brazil, and some young surgeons from several dental institutions.

Dr Khan also assured Valerie A Taylor of the CRP that his team will help set up a dental unit at the CRP and provide professional support to physically challenged persons in regard to their proper oral and dental care.

The voluntary research group has been formed at the initiative of Richard and Dr Renato one month ago, Dr Khan said.

Dr Khan and Richard are now conducting a study, which shows that the number of decaying teeth is significantly higher among urban children than their rural counterparts.

The team has also another project through which they are trying to raise awareness about oral cancer in Bangladesh. Dr Renato is actively involved with this project.