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Cant Volunteer? Heres How You Can Support Us

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Posted on November 5, 2019.

At Global Dental Relief (GDR), it is our mission to provide free dental care to impoverished children around the world. The children we treat come to our clinic from government schools, and remote villages. Our dedicated teams of volunteers work diligently to provide life-changing treatment to children in Nepal, India, Cambodia, Guatemala and Kenya.

Though volunteering may seem like the only way to support GDR’s mission, there are many ways to contribute to improving the health of a child.

Many people have a desire to make a difference but are unable to leave their jobs and families behind. If YOU are moved by GDR’s work, but are unable to join us overseas, read below to hear how you can get involved.

Become a Legacy Partner

Donate a lasting gift with a charitable request via your will or living trust. It can be a monetary donation or securities gift through your estate. For details, contact Kim Troggio, GDR Director, via EMAIL.

Donate Supplies

Every donation makes our mission possible! You can find a list of accepted donations by clicking HERE. We accept most restorative supplies and materials to use in our clinics overseas. With each in-kind donation, we are able to provide more children care worldwide! Supplies can be mailed directly to our office.

Shop Global Dental Store

Shop the Signature GDR Store. We have appreciation gifts, holiday gift cards, and even a GDR tribute CD album! These make great gifts for friends, family, and colleagues as the holidays approach! To shop our signature store, click HERE.

All these efforts help to provide direct care to children in need. Join our effort to provide health smiles to children around the world!

What to Pack When Volunteering Overseas?

The thought of packing for an overseas adventure can be both overwhelming and paralyzing. The task of cramming a month’s worth of belongings into an airline-approved suitcase can seem daunting for many travelers. We’re here to help! Once you have registered for a trip with Global Dental Relief, you will... Read more »

Calling All Pre-Dental and Pre-Dental Hygiene Students. Apply Now!

Posted on January 29, 2019. For many students, a spring break trip to Guatemala or a summer spent volunteering in Kenya seems impossible and often too far out of budget. Likewise, traveling to a remote Himalayan village and providing free dental care to children in need may be something many... Read more »

Feature Article: “Pediatric Dentistry Today: Volunteering in a Field Dental Clinic in Cambodia”

Posted on January 15, 2019. It’s the start of a new year and our first clinics in Cambodia are just a few weeks away! Check out an article from Pediatric Dentistry Today featuring our dental clinics in Cambodia.   If you have questions about how you can volunteer, feel free... Read more »

BP Dental Joins GDR in Ladakh and Siem Reap

Posted on December 18, 2018. In 2018, BP Dental, a generous Global Dental Relief sponsor, channeled their efforts and energy to help bring dental care to children in need in India and Cambodia. BP Dental volunteers traveled with excitement and anticipation on a mission to change the lives of children... Read more »

Become a Clinic Sponsor Today!

Posted on December 4, 2018. What if someone told you that with one simple step, you could become a Global Dental Relief clinic sponsor? This means that 250 children, who otherwise lack access to care, can be seen at a Global Dental Relief dental clinic. With the turn of a... Read more »