Join us at our newest clinic locations in the Yucatan! This volunteer program provides the opportunity to treat indigenous Mayan children with much needed dental care. Explore the quiet beach town of Akumal, which sits two hours south of Cancun and a world away from crowds of tourists. Or venture deep in the jungle and immerse yourself into a Mayan community in our Macario Gomez location. In GDR’s Mexico mission trips, days are spent working hard in the clinic, while evenings are spent relaxing on the beach or touring ancient ruins. Let your next adventure combine your dreams of a tropical retreat with your passion for humanitarian work!
Mexico Trip

Description: In partnership with the local communities of Akumal and Francisco Uh May, GDR hosts volunteer teams in nearby pueblos….

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$2,275 + Air
Mexico Cabo Trip

Description: Working in partnership with the local community, we will set up a clinic in the pueblo of Macario Gomez, deep in the heart of the Mayan jungle in the Yucatan Peninsula …

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$2,350 + Air
Wolfgang Pfannenstiel

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

Darshani Khosla

What Partners 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

Carol Lim

What Volunteers 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

TJ Gabriels

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

Michael Pasoff

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

Nour Shehadeh

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

Peggy Lamm

What Volunteers Say

If you want to literally change lives, this is a great way to do that. Our work with Global Dental Relief produced more real good than all the other cumulative good works I've helped with through the rest of my life.

- Peggy Lamm, CEO Colorado Mesa University Foundation and General Volunteer, Colorado