Global Dental Relief is making children abroad Dentally Better off
Nearly 750 people have volunteered with Global Dental Relief since its inception in 2000. The nonprofit charitable organization provides free dental care for impoverished children in Nepal, northern India, Guatemala and Vietnam. Director Laurie Mathews founded Global Dental Relief after traveling with Dr. Andrew Holecek in remote areas of Tibet and Nepal as he helped relieve those with oral pain.
Director Laurie Mathews partnered with Dr. Holecek and Kim Troggio, who brought experience managing volunteer travel, to make this plan a reality. Volunteers with Global Dental Relief now visit schools, orphanages and villages, attempting to make the experience special, joyful and fun.
