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 Early childhood in a rural setting with woodland birds and animals, combined with Frank Bucks African movies, led him down a path toward a bachelor of science degree in zoology and an advanced degree in dentistry.
Beginning in 1965, Dr. Damazo began reaching out and helping third world countries. His first assignment was in remote parts of Brazil. He spent four months teaching an American physician, who served remote villages along the Amazon River, emergency dentistry. The combination of desperate needs, landing a modified Cessna 182 on dirt strips carved out of the jungle, and the awesome wonders of nature fueled his adventurous spirit.
In 1993, Dr. Damazo retired from a very active practice in general dentistry in Bellevue, Washington. He has a lifetime commitment of giving back through dentistry, a service unavailable in many parts of rural Third World countries. He has treated thousands without a fee and continues to finance his passion of helping needy patients with no strings attached.
Dr. Damazo does not plan to be involved with the operation of the Maasai Dental Clinic other than a visit each year as he is able.
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