Posted on November 8, 2018. With the holiday season approaching, many people are thinking about that “perfect” gift for friends and family. After all shopping for loved ones isn’t a simple task -- the gift has to be unique, special and thoughtful. We have the perfect gift for your loved ones! This year, you can give the gift of a... read more »
Posted on November 1, 2018. Fall is in the air – pumpkin spice lattes, colorful leaves and crisp mornings abound. It’s a welcome relief from the hot summer days. Though it seems several months away, spring break is just around the corner. After the festive holidays, cold grey days can seem endless and one will likely be craving a sunny... read more »
Posted on September 17, 2018. With a motivation to provide treatment to children in more remote locations, Global Dental Relief is now offering a one-of-a-kind experience for return volunteers! This September, GDR launched their very first Small Adventure Clinic and it was a huge success. Read below to hear it first from GDR Co-Director, Laurie Mathews. Dear Friends of GDR... read more »
Posted on September 11, 2018. The leaves are changing and the nights are crisp - it’s hard to believe September is already here and fall is just around the corner! September is always an eventful month for GDR, it is when our community comes together to celebrate healthy smiles around the world! Each year, GDR hosts an evening event and... read more »
Posted on August 31, 2018. 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... read more »
Posted on August 20, 2018. Are you a return volunteer looking for a unique experience where you can serve others, but want more than just a week in a standard GDR clinic? We have the solution for you! Starting this fall, Global Dental Relief is offering a very special volunteer experience – Small Adventure Clinics. A small group of intrepid... read more »
Posted on July 30, 2018. Over the past two years, Global Dental Relief (GDR) and Cranberry USA have partnered to offer a scholarship program for pre-dental and pre-dental hygiene students to volunteer abroad in GDR clinics. During that time, Cranberry awarded eight $1000 scholarships to students across the US attending GDR clinics. This year, three Cranberry scholarship recipients will volunteer... read more »
Posted on July 10, 2018. Providing free, comprehensive dental care to children in need around the world is no small feat. With such a big job to do, we have to be detail-oriented and incredibly organized. Each trip leader, volunteer and in-country partner plays a vital role in ensuring the clinic performs at optimum efficiency. We start by gathering items... read more »
Posted on June 19, 2018. Living in remote areas, many children around the world do not receive the dental care they need. Due to this lack of simple oral care, children suffer from chronic pain. As decay in their mouth increases, infections grow, ultimately affecting their overall health. Seventeen years ago, two Colorado women set out to address this overwhelming... read more »
Posted on June 12, 2018. Do you have a passion for volunteering and dental care? Consider joining Global Dental Relief on a volunteer trip to one of five developing countries where we provide vital dental care for children. Volunteers are the backbone of the work we do – treating as many as 800 children in the course of a week... read more »