Trip Styles | Global Dental Relief

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Original Clinic

Join us the way we have been doing it from the beginning! “Original clinic” lodging is in clean and comfortable guesthouses or two- to three-star hotels with typically good access to Wi-Fi and hot water. However, locations are subject to conditions where the water might not be as hot as you would like and a good rainstorm knocks out the Wi-Fi all day.

Locations: Guatemala (San Martin), Nepal (Kathmandu), Nepal (Pokhara), Nepal (Pharping), Mexico (Macario Gomez), India (Ladakh)

Comfort Clinic

Are you someone who would prefer to travel with more comfortable accommodations? Join us on a “comfort clinic” staying in three- to five-star hotels with Wi-Fi, hot water, and a choice of restaurants for the evening.

Locations: Cambodia, Guatemala (Antigua), Kenya, Mexico (Akumal)

Family Focused Clinic

While all our dental mission trips are family-friendly, some clinics are better suited for younger volunteers. We invite families with children 13+ to join us and experience the joy of giving back and traveling with a purpose! At times we are able to accept children younger than 13 years old with a prior conversation over the phone.

Locations vary by year - See project schedule

Project Schedule

What Volunteers Say

After my first dental volunteer trip I was sure to do this continuously no matter what! This is helping kids in need effectively. This is having enjoyable conversations with new friends. This is creating unforgettable memories. So in my specific case the letters GDR stand for the German Dentist Returns :)”

- Wolfgang Pfannenstiel, Dentist, Germany

What Volunteers Say

Global Dental Relief makes sure children are receiving continuous care and that clinics are run efficiently and with the highest ethical standards. They take care of every detail on your service trip — I plan to volunteer with them for years to come!

- Darshani Khosla, Dentist, Texas

What Partners Say

Thank you Global Dental Relief! Nothing compares to the efforts and impact of your volunteer overseas programs, working hard to bring healthy smiles to children.

- Carol Lim, Vice President of Business Development, Cranberry U.S.A

What Volunteers Say

I plan my whole year around these opportunities to volunteer abroad. I love travel with a purpose, being more than a tourist and making a small, positive mark in the world. This organization has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and has really helped broaden my world view.

- TJ Gabriels, Lawyer and General Volunteer, New York

What Volunteers Say

As a dentist, I have treated and cared for many patients, however, nothing can compare to the sense of fulfilment when volunteering your time and skill to ease the pain and suffering of others. It never ceases to amaze me what can be accomplished when surrounded by dedicated, caring and talented volunteers, such as those I met in past international dental clinics with GDR.

- Michael Pasoff, Dentist, Montreal, Canada

What Volunteers Say

I am honored and grateful to help these amazing children, meet incredible people, explore their culture and change children's lives for the better. I look forward to many service trips with GDR in the future.

- Nour Shehadeh, Dental Hygienist, Illinois

What Volunteers Say

We have volunteered in Cambodia and Nepal and have several more trips planned ahead! It is a privilege to volunteer with GDR and work alongside their local partners, immersing ourselves in communities to support the dental needs of underserved children.

- Doug and Nancy Vierra, Dentist and General Volunteer, Nevada