Written by: Andrea Swenson, GDR Trip Leader and Board Member A geographically diverse team of volunteers just spent ten days together in Nepal with Global Dental Relief (GDR) providing dental care to children who otherwise would most likely not receive it. The team consisted of two dentists from Germany, one from Denmark, and two from the US, as well as... read more »
by: Lynne Garramone Mason Working as a volunteer for Global Dental Relief this July was an adventure, an exciting trip that left me full of gratification and fulfillment. I volunteered as a general (non-dentist) volunteer because of my Denver dentist, Marti Skelton. She has been on many trips, and I was fascinated when I heard her stories. I knew right... read more »
Global Dental Relief clinics provide a unique opportunity for pre-dental and pre-dental hygiene students to gain hands-on experience in the field of dentistry. With the help of CranberryUSA, a generous dental supply company, GDR offers partial scholarships for pre-dental and pre-dental hygiene students who have both a passion and enthusiasm for bringing oral health education and dental care to children... read more »
By: Laurie Mathews Global Dental Relief takes volunteers to serve children in 10 locations within six countries. We have a trip to suit everyone’s preferences! Select from a wide range of trip styles, ranging from extravagant hotels and beach locations to remote, high mountain (and high adventure!) destinations. For the nearby adventurer, Mexico and Guatemala trips offer cultural immersion amidst... read more »
Global Dental Relief clinics provide a unique opportunity for dental students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen career field. Each project allows students the opportunity to witness the power of restoring the smile of a child, while gaining invaluable experience in the dental field. With the help of a generous donor, Global Dental Relief offers a Women in Dentistry... read more »
I love our Global Dental Relief clinics in Cambodia. There is something about Cambodia that is hard to quantify. Maybe it's the lovely warm, well actually hot, air, maybe it’s the green (I come from rather arid CA), maybe it’s the lovely people. I am not sure but it all adds up somehow to make it a place I want... read more »
Are you interested in joining a Global Dental Relief clinic but aren’t from the United States? No problem! GDR welcomes volunteers from all over the globe on our dental volunteer projects. Each year, roughly ten percent of GDR volunteers come from borders beyond the United States. Global Dental Relief has hosted volunteers from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hungary, United... read more »
In the fall of 2020, GDR launched our first domestic clinic in Jenkins, Kentucky. Since then, we've completed a total of seven clinics in this wonderful Appalachian community and treated over 800 patients. Mark Lisagor and Becky Bay, the Dynamic Duo, have already led three trips together this year, with another two scheduled in the spring of this coming year.... read more »
Life has been different for all of us under COVID-19. But, for many in Nepal and other countries where Global Dental Relief works, the virus has led to a constant and desperate struggle to afford basic nutrition for a family. Approximately 20% of the children GDR serves in Nepal and Guatemala are suffering from a shortage of food. These are... read more »
Global Dental Relief welcomes and works with volunteers from a wide range of careers and backgrounds. Beyond the dental field – lawyers, teachers, students and many other professionals join GDR teams across the globe, sharing the common purpose to improve the health of children. Regardless of professional and educational background, studies show that volunteering with your family leads to a... read more »