In the News

City Lifestyle, November 2024

“Seeing the gratitude in the eyes of these children was a reminder of why we were there—why we left the comforts of home and came to serve”

Summit Daily, August 2024

“They were taken aback by the gratitude of the people they helped, who they said swung by the clinic multiple times afterward to check in, and the welcoming nature of the San Martín Jilotepeque locals.”

DeW Life Magazine, March 2024

“In November of 2022, 10 women sat down for dinner at a guesthouse in the small mountain town of Pharping - one hour outside of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The conversation was centered around their first day of volunteer work that morning, in a makeshift dental clinic set up inside the Adzom Monastery.”

Angels in Medicine, March 2024

“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 time?”

ADA News, January 2024

“You really make the best of friends on these trips, and you can bring your kids and even your grandkids to work alongside you in the clinic,” she said. “It’s an amazing way to see the world while also doing something truly meaningful to improve the health of children.”

The Villager (p. 8)* August 2023

“It reminds me why I chose dentistry as a profession; when I volunteer I get to do what I love, which is making a big difference in the life of a person, and particularly a child. Children bring hope to us. – Dr. Atousa Safavi.”

Seaside Rotary, June 2023

“Global Dental Relief comes to the Riviera Maya twice annually to provide dental consultations, cleaning, procedures and education for children with neither access to nor funds to pay for regular dental care.”

GDA Member’s Family Mission Trip Sparks Son’s Passion for Dentistry (p. 14-15)*, May 2023

“At three separate points during a child’s visit they are taught proper brusing techniques, how cavities are formed, and which foods promote positive oral health. Each child was sent home with a brighter smile, and a toothbrush of their own—a first for many of them.”

Journal of Colorado Dental Association, April 2023

“Dr. Vanicek attributes the special bonds that volunteers form on these trips as one of the reasons that people return again and again to volunteer on GDR trips.”

Dentaltown, March 2023

“According to the Keipers, the very best part of doing this trip were the kids and the ability to be immersed in their daily life.”

Association of Women Dentists, The Chronicle, February 2023

“GDR has a focus on prevention and long-term outcomes rather than just doing emergency care,” said Kate, “and I appreciate being able to include my staff members in the trip.”read more here >>

The Happier Dentist Podcast, May 2021

“This profession lends itself perfectly to volunteering”

Dental Abstracts, May 2021

“I've always wanted to give back and GDR gave me that chance. I remember after the trip, I looked down at my hands and felt a sense of fulfillment... read more here >>

Dentaltown, May 2020

“Over the course of the week, Jennifer and her team provided dental care to 795 children in need.”

POWER Surges, March 2020

“I had made cash donations before, but had never really donated my time. It was really an awakening.”

Prime Time News, March 2020

“Volunteers can assist a dentist, teach oral hygiene instruction, manage patient flow, maintain master records and generally keep the room from falling in to complete chaos as hundreds of children file through the 7 chair dental clinic.”

Outlook – The British Columbia Dental Hygiene Association, November 2019

“GDR’s model of care is unique – they are committed to serving the same school every 1.5 to 2 years to ensure that children have a healthy, beautiful smile when they embark on adulthood.”

9News.com, September 2019

“We realized in order for us to make a difference, we needed to commit to these communities. 19 years later, we provide dental care to 25,000 children a year.”

Fox 31/Channel 2, August 2019

“I think one of the things that shocked me the most was that some communities would walk up to eight hours one way to receive [dental care] and knowing it’s that valuable to them.”