By: Leah Grygleski Volunteering with Global Dental Relief (GDR) is an exciting and transformative experience. Whether you’ve traveled to remote corners of the world to provide essential dental care and oral health education or worked behind the scenes to support our efforts -- your time and expertise have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless children. But the... read more »
By: Paula Chebat, RDH In July of 2024, Paula Chebat traveled to San Martin village in Guatemala with a crew of Global Dental Relief trip leaders and volunteers – including dentists, hygienists, assistants, students and general volunteers. Paula discovered GDR through an online search, looking to use her expertise as a dental hygienist to give back to underserved communities. We... read more »
by Richard Eidal I’ve known of Global Dental Relief for many, many years and have spoken with them at various dental conferences I’ve attended over those years. We all know how life can get in the way of our best intentions and time passed. Finally, the stars aligned and I volunteered with GDR in Nepal. Had I known years ago... read more »
Dear GDR Family – As 2024 clinics launch, Global Dental Relief celebrates a new year of hope and the successful return to full scale clinics serving children globally. In clinics, young patients receive all dental care needed to restore heathy smiles. Oral health education is emphasized, and children leave with a new toothbrush, lots of brushing instruction and a fluoride... read more »
By: Carole Linhart As a human in an imperfect world, it can be easy to be upset by the hardship that we see around us. A lot of events seem to be out of our control as individuals. But what if I told you that you can make a difference in a community close to home, one child at a... read more »
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 »