![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-a-ukrainian-dentist-dodging-bombs-to-keep-working/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-22596362-1691315331698.jpg&description=Exclusive GUMS OF WAR Published : 13:00, 6 Aug 2023 Updated : 13:02, 6 Aug 2023 A UKRAINIAN dentist told how she's dodged bombs to keep working - and has even treated dozens of Brits. Kateryna Shchepelina has managed to keep the doors of Kyiv-based Astra Dent open despite terrifying air raids, blackouts and no running water. 9 Kateryna Shchepelina, manager of International Patients Care Department at Astra Dent 9 Kyiv came under fire from Russian artillery and missile strikes in February last year Credit: Cover Images 9 Ian could potentially die during the trip as Kyiv has fallen victim to air raids in the past Credit: AP The dental clinic told The Sun they have already treated 37 Brits over the last year - who decided to take the risk to get more affordable dental care. The firm has operated throughout the horror war and treated 257 international patients this year alone. Kateryna, the clinic's manager, told The Sun: "Dental tourism can be compared to Ukraine since Russia 's invasion... it has changed but it has failed to be destroyed. "It doesn't matter if there is a war raging - people still suffer toothaches. "Nothing can stop us and we will continue to provide treatment." Thankfully, Astra Dent's clinics are located next to metro stations - the safest form of shelter . And Kateryna admitted most international patients were people who had reasons to be in Ukraine - such as policy, aid or security workers. But for the average visitor, she warned it was crucial the company was honest about the situations and risks expected in Ukraine. She said: "We cannot guarantee safety during the whole period of staying here as the threat from explosions is still very real ." But Astra Dent is reportedly much more prepared from the terrifying early days of February 2022 . During the first weeks of war, the dentistry operated with a skeleton crew for emergency care only. They also provided the treatment free of charge. But now with generators on hand, Kateryna believed the clini){kind=link}
A UKRAINIAN dentist told how she’s dodged bombs to keep working – and has even treated dozens of Brits.
Kateryna Shchepelina has managed to keep the doors of Kyiv-based Astra Dent open despite terrifying air raids, blackouts and no running water.
The dental clinic told The Sun they have already treated 37 Brits over the last year – who decided to take the risk to get more affordable dental care.
The firm has operated throughout the horror war and treated 257 international patients this year alone.
Kateryna, the clinic’s manager, told The Sun: “Dental tourism can be compared to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion… it has changed but it has failed to be destroyed.