Posted on November 25, 2019. Without the dedication and commitment of our amazing volunteers, we would not be able to do the work we do! We decided it’s time for YOU – our faithful readers – to hear from our volunteers. Follow along over the next few months as we roll out our new Volunteer Q&A blog series! Dr. Oliva... read more »
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... read more »
Posted on October 15, 2019. Each year, Global Dental Relief works with 400+ volunteers to bring free, comprehensive dental care to more than 25,000 children around the world. GDR has nine different clinic locations in five countries. Volunteer teams provide treatment to children who otherwise have no access to care, focusing on charity schools, orphanages and remote villages. Each child... read more »
Posted on September 23, 2019. Each year, Global Dental Relief hosts 27 to 30 clinics in five different countries – Kenya, Cambodia, India, Nepal and Guatemala. In each clinic, GDR aims to provide an experience that is enjoyable for everyone, from the well-seasoned traveler to the first-time flyer, while focusing efforts on helping as many children as possible. With nine... read more »
Posted on September 10, 2019. Each year, as the leaves start to turn, we come together to reflect and celebrate all that GDR has accomplished. We gather together as a GDR family, reflect on memories from each clinic, and celebrate the thousands of children worldwide who now live with healthier smiles, thanks to our volunteers and donors. In just a... read more »
Posted on September 6, 2019. In March 2019, Jennifer Swaney – a Delta Dental of California employee – spent time volunteering at a dental clinic in Kathmandu, Nepal. Swaney worked alongside Global Dental Relief (GDR), a Colorado based non-profit, to bring free dental care to children in need. “I had no idea what I was getting into traveling half way... read more »
Posted on August 20, 2019. If you’ve previously visited our blog, you may have read about our ongoing partnership with Cranberry USA, a generous Global Dental Relief (GDR) sponsor. Over the past three years, Cranberry USA has made it possible for students pursuing a career in the dental field to experience their future profession in a unique way! Over the... read more »
Posted on August 8, 2019. Earlier this year, long-time volunteer and Global Dental Relief supporter was featured in his local newspaper! Jim Gilman, DDS of Worland, WY, has been volunteering with GDR since 2010, and since then, he has volunteered on nine more clinics in three different countries. Read the article below to hear the full story! Click image to... read more »
Posted on July 15, 2019. Since 2001, Global Dental Relief has transformed and expanded in many different ways! Much of GDR’s success can be attributed to its hardworking and dedicated staff. This blog is dedicated to the passionate people who work diligently to ensure GDR is able to provide free dental care to children in need around the world. Meet... read more »
Posted on June 19, 2019. GDR Superstar Mary Miller Our veteran volunteers are the glue that holds our clinics together. They set the clinic pace, mentor new volunteers and troubleshoot with our trip leaders. These super star volunteers help us serve more kids and restore more teeth - increasing our impact in the underserved countries where we work. To honor... read more »