Posted on April 30, 2019. Global Dental Relief board member and long-time friend of the organization, Caroline Hagadorn, reflects on her experience in Guatemala. Front Porch, a Denver based newspaper, recently featured her story. Caroline and her family spent a month living, exploring and adventuring in Guatemala. During their time, the Hagadorn family volunteered with Global Dental Relief in San... read more »
Posted on April 11, 2019. I am an eager and avid traveler. Well, it’s more accurate to say eager than avid as I have travelled some, but not a lot. But I am hungry to travel more, especially now that I have retired. At the same time, there are times when I want my travels to other countries to be... read more »
Posted on March 28, 2019. Laos means the land of a million elephants. Many travelers visit to see elephants, and we were no different. After working hard to provide complete dental care to 960 kids over six days in Cambodia, we flew to the ancient royal city of Luang Prabang ready for an adventure. There are less than 1,000 left... read more »
Posted on February 28, 2019. Global Dental relief needs your help carrying out our mission in Guatemala this summer! We are currently looking for dental professionals to join us in San Martin in May and July/August! We have a space for dentists and hygienists to volunteer with us in a week-long clinic serving children in need with free dental care.... read more »
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 receive a “Welcome Packet” via email. This packet is full... read more »
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 only dream of. Thanks to the generous support of Cranberry... read more »
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 to send us an email at volunteer@globaldentalrelief.org. We'll be happy to... read more »
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 in India and Cambodia. As a first-time volunteer with Global... read more »
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 new year, many are thinking about resolutions or aspirations. Let... read more »
Posted on November 20, 2018. Global Dental Relief offers nine unique clinic experiences in five countries. With clinics in Kenya, Cambodia, Nepal, India and Guatemala, there is a life-changing experience waiting for you somewhere in the world. Volunteers in Kenya have an anything but an ordinary experience. Recently two teams of GDR volunteers donated their time to help children. Clinics... read more »