Volunteer
Upcoming Volunteer Events
OCTOBER 29, 2023 Special Olympics Event, visit https://cerv.is/0101g4rdkL2
Ongoing Opportunities
If you would like to post a volunteer opportunity please email MnDHAsocial.mndha@gmail.com with the details
Minnesota Dental Hygienists’ Association
Are you looking to advance your career and network with other hygienists who are passionate about their profession MnDHA is always in need of volunteers to help with projects and serve on committees
Currently we are looking for leaders to fill the following volunteer positions
Public Relations Chair, Membership committee member and other ad hoc projects!
If you are interested in volunteering or taking on a leadership role please contact our MnDHA president
Hope Dental Clinic
We are in need of volunteer dentists, licensed hygienists and assistants as well as interpreters.
Our current need is:
Monday-Thursday days 8am-5pm or evenings 6pm-9pm.
The patients we see are individuals who do not have dental insurance and are unable to access care elsewhere.
651-789-7604 – info@hopedentalclinic.org – hopedentalclinic.org
LIGA International Flying Doctors of Mercy
Fred Kalinoff is a retired dentist from Stillwater, MN, since retirement, he has made more than 100 mission trips to Mexico and Guatemala.
“The nonprofit I work with is Liga International, “The Flying Doctors of Mercy” and they have been going to Mexico since 1934. We have 9 trips a year starting in October and ending in March. All leaving on the first Thursday or Friday of the month and last four days”
If you would like to volunteer please feel free to call Dr. Kalinoff or email him with questions at: Fred Kalinoff, DDS – 651 428 7906 – kalinoff@comcast.net www.ligainternational.org/Web/Liga/Default.asp
Prince of Peace Mission Outpost Dental Clinic
Volunteer opportunities are available in our non-profit clinic that serves the uninsured. Hygienists are currently needed to provide triage/pain assessments, as well as assist in sterilization. Dentists and assistants are needed at treatment appointments. We have a beautiful new clinic located directly across from the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Please go to our website for more information, at www.popmn.org/dental.
Contact: Trudy Koepsell, RDH, Coordinator
952-898-9318 – 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Team Smile
Team Smile is the nation’s premier advocacy group that partners oral health professionals with professional athletic organizations to provide life-changing dental care to underserved children in our communities. By partnering with professional sports organizations, we create an experience that develops bonds between children’s organizations, oral health professionals, surrounding communities, and the athletes that solidify the message that oral health care is vitally important to long-term health. Through this experience, children receive free oral health education, screening, treatment, and are taught that the mouth and body are linked for overall health.
www.teamsmile.org – 816-595-TEAM (8326) – info@teamsmile.org
C.A.R.E. Clinic
We are looking for volunteer dentists, registered dental hygienists, and dental assistants. Our clinic is open Tuesday nights from 5-8 PM. On those nights, we are performing extractions and some restorations. We hope to expand our services by offering dental cleanings.
Many of the patients are do not have insurance or are on a state plan and cannot find care elsewhere.
Contact: Sherry Gerlock, RDH
651-388-1022 ext 4 – sherryg@careclinicrw.com – www.careclinicrw.com
1407 W. 4th Street Red Wing, MN 55066