traveling the miles to deliver smiles
DDS is a public non-profit charity 509 (c) (3)
all donations are tax deductible and go towards dental supplies and staff travel
help us help others
We return to Myanmar February 2024
WHO WE ARE
Professional and support volunteers traveling to remote areas of the world relieving the pain and suffering of children and adults and providing medical, dental and educational services.
MEET THE TEAM
Smiles Ahead
PETER V. BANKS, DDS
Dentist
JEFFREY S. GIFFORD, DMD
Dentist
MATTHEW D. KELLY, DMD
Dentist
NANCY DEHOYOS, RDH
Hygienist
JULIE HOLLAND, RDH
Hygienist
BENJAMIN L. BECKSTEAD, CPA
Financial Officer
SHAWN B. DAVIS, DMD
Maxillofacial Surgeon
AJ STOSICH, DDS MD
Maxillofacial Surgeon
SANDY OMAN
Dental Assistant
ASHLEY SMITH
Dental Assistant
STARR ROBINSON
Dental Assistant
STACEY WILSON
Dental Assistant
CALLI KELLY
Dental Assistant
ASHLEY ERICKSON
Dental Assistant
ALICE GIFFORD
Team Support
PATRICE YOUNG, RN
Managing Member
“It is not enough to be compassionate - you must act.”
The Dalai Lama
IN MEMORIAM
MATTHEW W. GIFFORD, DDS
October 1, 1965 - August 13, 2022
MYANMAR 2023
Clinic Day 1
Group Photo!
Our team of 3 dentists, 2 assistants, 2 hygienists and several support staff helped 420 children and adults in 5 monasteries January 2023. It was the most rewarding experience to see the beautiful country and serve the amazing people there.
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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.”
Elizabeth Andrew
MYANMAR 2019
KOTE TAT MONASTERY
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