Programs

The Pacific Dental Services® Foundation programs enable dentists, clinicians and volunteers to improve access to oral healthcare through special needs dentistry, dental assistant scholarships, and international outreach. 

 

Special Needs Dentistry

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is committed to leading the charge to make oral health more accessible to people with special needs. While providing training to dental professionals and advocating for the special needs community, the need to increase access to oral health became prominent. The Foundation responded to this need by opening the first Pacific Dental Services Foundation Dentists for Special Needs office. 

dentists for special needs clinic front office

Dental Assistant Scholarships

Recognizing the importance of dental assistants to the future of dentistry, the Pacific Dental Services Foundation created the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assisting Scholarship. The scholarship provides students with need-based financial aid, mentorship, and on the job training. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal and her heart for service, the scholarship aims to mold the next generation of passionate, servant-hearted, dental assistant leaders. 

Dental Assistant Scholarship Recipient with Dr. Ghazal

International Service Trips

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is committed to increase the access to oral health not just locally but around the world. Through partnerships with dental schools and non-governmental organizations in Guatemala, Fiji and Ethiopia, the Foundation has been able to support these local communities through mentorship and hands on treatment also providing equipment and supplies to these rural areas. Through these efforts the hope is to empower the next generation of oral health leaders to create a sustainable model of care. Our international service trip destinations have included Fiji, Ethiopia and Guatemala. Our current volunteer opportunities take place in Xenacoj, Guatemala.

International service trip group  of volunteers in Guatemala