American Dental Association News features GDR volunteers in article: "Children are 'better off dentally' thanks to Global Dental Relief" - August 4, 2011 -
Click here for article.
ADA News Tribute to volunteer Dr. Tom Grams - Click here for article.
Check this new article on our Director, Laurie Mathews -- "Brushing with Destiny"
| Global Dental partners with the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) to provide much needed dental care in Northern India. CMC volunteers work in partnership with Global Dental volunteers in our dental clinic in Leh Ladakh to provide first time care to children in need. Following the clinic, CMC volunteers will join Chip Drumwright, CMC trip leader, for an 8 day hike through the Markha Valley. This trek is limited to CMC members – more information about this special opportunity can be found on the CMC website: Go to the CMC website. |
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Name Change |
PLEASE NOTE: We have changed our names --
- Himalayan Dental Relief Project is now GLOBAL DENTAL RELIEF
- Global Humanitarian Expeditions is now GLOBAL DENTAL EXPEDITIONS. |
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Our Mission -- Dental Care for Children
 Global Dental Relief brings free dental care to impoverished children of Nepal, northern India, Vietnam, Guatemala and the United States in partnership with local organizations.
Volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants and non-medical volunteers deliver treatment and preventive care in dental clinics that serve children in schools, orphanages and remote villages.
Travel and logistics for volunteers are coordinated by Global Dental Expeditions, dedicated to humanitarian journeys to serve children in need.
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Global Dental hosts volunteer dental clinics in five countries:
- Nepal
- Ladakh, India
- Vietnam
- Guatemala
- United States
Since 2001, Global Dental has hosted over 750 dedicated dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and non-medical volunteers. Volunteers have treated over 53,000 children with first time and ongoing dental care.
Global Dental recalls each population of children every two years to deliver continuous care. After ten years, we see children returning for their third or fourth visits.
The results are clear
--extractions are rare, restorations small, and children are aware of the importance of diet and consistent oral hygiene.
This is the sustainable legacy we strive to leave with every child we treat.
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Help the Children
Global Dental seeks dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and non-medical volunteers wishing to extend their work to a global setting. Learn more about our projects:
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Nov 27, 2010
Dear Friends -
We are wrapping up work in Nepal as winter approaches. I wanted to share with you a bit about Global Dental’s efforts this fall -- it has been an amazing time of hard work for over 30 dedicated volunteers in four dental camps, and, as always, with very special children.
Work began in mid-October with a seven dental-chair camp and a troop of fresh, enthused volunteers. This year we added a new twist -- in addition to the dental camp, volunteers also went to school locations each day to do on-site dental exams/screenings.
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