Santa Clara County Dental Society

Volunteer Description:

Offering various volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area including:

Give Kids a Smile In-School Screenings:

SCCDS has participated in the Give Kids a Smile program for over 20 years. We’re now excited to be partnering with Healthier Kids Foundation to provide screenings to elementary-aged students throughout Santa Clara County and throughout the entire school year! Volunteering has never been more flexible. Set the frequency and areas that work well for you and start making a difference today!

For all others, please contact Healthier Kids Foundation directly by emailing info@hkidsf.org

*Please be aware that due to recent events, schools require additional identity verification processes in order to provide on-campus screenings. More information is available through Healthier Kids Foundation

Volunteers Needed at City Team Dental Clinic: The pandemic forced the City Team Dental Clinic to close for over a year. In order to reopen, more volunteers are needed. They need more dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. The clinic is open on Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Volunteers do not need to stay for the whole time. Any time you can offer is gratefully accepted.

The City Team Dental Clinic in North San Jose serves individuals suffering from homelessness toxic dependency. Using the three available dental chairs, volunteer dentists treat people living in the City Team Ministries recovery facility, all of whom are vaccinated. Volunteer dental professionals provide basic dentistry, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, partial and full dentures, and some endodontic therapy in the anterior teeth, all at no charge. Future plans include resuming treatment for the homeless.

To volunteer, please call the Dental Society, at 408-289-1480 and let our staff know you’d like to volunteer for the City Team Dental Clinic

Tzu Chi

Tzu Chi dental is committed to making sure the dental experience is comfortable, personalized and affordable. Their dental mobile clinic goes to San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles, Pasadena, Pomona, El Monte and Rosemead. With a focus on family and preventative dentistry, they are committed to achieving a beautiful smile in a comfortable, safe and friendly environment. They offer a wide array of procedures, including digital X-ray, ceramic fillings and crowns, non-surgical gum therapy, composite fillings and extraction, and more! Services: Cleanings, extractions, fillings, gum therapy

For more information, please contact chw202dds@hotmail.com

Life Hope Centers

Life Hope Centers, a humanitarian initiative of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, is dedicated to addressing these needs through strategic partnerships. They provide free health services to underserved populations, including:

Dental Services: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and oral health education
Vision Services: Refraction eye exams and complimentary prescription glasses
Medical Screening: Glucose and cholesterol screenings, along with lifestyle coaching
Additional Services: Haircuts, massages, and more

Their programs, held monthly at various locations from Bakersfield to Modesto and Santa Maria to San Francisco, have positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands in the Central Valley and Bay Area. Importantly, all services are provided without the need for insurance or personal identification, ensuring that everyone is welcome.

Click here to learn more about current volunteer opportunities with Life Hope Centers

Remember the ToothFairy

Remember the ToothFairy is a nonprofit based in the San Fransisco Bay Area aimed to instill good brushing habits in children from low-income communities nationwide through our three service programs. They donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and other types of dental hygiene equipment, host interactive, educational outreach events in the community, and partner with dental clinics to provide discounts and easier access to oral health.