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A History of Global Dental Relief
Posted on June 19, 2018.
Living in remote areas, many children around the world do not receive the dental care they need. Due to this lack of simple oral care, children suffer from chronic pain. As decay in their mouth increases, infections grow, ultimately affecting their overall health. Seventeen years ago, two Colorado women set out to address this overwhelming need. Global Dental Relief (GDR) was founded, and slowly through the support of thousands of volunteers and donors, GDR has expanded to treat 20,000 children each year with the first dental care of their lives.
GDR established a system based on volunteerism and heart, setting up field dental clinics around the globe to provide preventive care and treatment to those who don’t have access to a dentist. Most of these children have never seen a dentist and have no previous education in dental care.
GDR co-director, Kim Troggio
Every child receives a dental exam – most often the first one of their lives – and information to help them continue a healthy dental path. This includes receiving a new toothbrush, brushing instruction, and dental health education. Each child also receives an exam, fluoride treatment and any restorations or extractions they may need. Each school is visited every two years by dedicated volunteers to provide continuous ongoing dental care and education.
GDR works in five countries around the world – India, Nepal, Cambodia, Kenya and Guatemala. GDR needs both dental and general volunteers to work in the 27 clinics they host annually. Volunteers pick the location and date they would like to volunteer. All equipment and supplies are provided in the clinic, so volunteers only have to worry about focusing on helping children. After a week of working in the clinic, volunteers have the option of going sightseeing in the country.
GDR co-director, Laurie Mathews
With the vital help of more than 2,800 volunteers since their small beginning 17 years ago, GDR has provided dental care to over 150,000 children! If you are inspired by this work, contact us today! We always need volunteers to work in our clinics! Contact our office today at email: info@globaldentalrelief.org or call 303-858-8857.
A History of Global Dental Relief
Posted on June 19, 2018.
Living in remote areas, many children around the world do not receive the dental care they need. Due to this lack of simple oral care, children suffer from chronic pain. As decay in their mouth increases, infections grow, ultimately affecting their overall health. Seventeen years ago, two Colorado women set out to address this overwhelming need. Global Dental Relief (GDR) was founded, and slowly through the support of thousands of volunteers and donors,
... Read more »The Volunteer Experience: What Is It Like to Volunteer with Global Dental Relief?
Posted on June 12, 2018.
Do you have a passion for volunteering and dental care? Consider joining Global Dental Relief on a volunteer trip to one of five developing countries where we provide vital dental care for children. Volunteers are the backbone of the work we do – treating as many as 800 children in the course of a week with complete dental care. We promise it will be a life-changing experience.
... Read more »Colorado Dental Hygienists Help Children in Need in Guatemala
Posted on May 22, 2018.
Theresa arrived in Antigua, Guatemala, not sure what volunteering would look like. This was nothing like past “vacations” where you sit on a beach and drink margaritas. She had a different focus in mind – to help children in the Guatemalan Highlands live happier, healthier lives.
Theresa Tran, RDH got her degree in hygiene from the Community College of Denver in the spring of 2012.
... Read more »March 2018 Progress Report
Progress Report #18
March 2018
Volunteers Serving Children in Need Around the Globe
Dental Care for Kids
Since 2001
Children Served:
146,365
Donated Care:
$30.7 million
Volunteers:
2,358
Seventeen years ago we started this adventure in service–and today Global Dental Relief volunteers remain hard at work delivering critical dental care to children.
... Read more »We need YOU: Clinic openings in 2018.
Posted on April 9, 2018.
Dental care is a luxury many people take for granted. Regular exams and routine cleanings are an annual occurrence for many. But for children who live in remote areas of the world, access to proper dental care is often a “once in a lifetime” opportunity.
Here at Global Dental Relief (GDR) we are committed to providing children with comprehensive dental care and oral health education.
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