About Us
We Believe in Access to Dental Care
The World Health Dental Organization is a nonprofit organization based in the United States working to bring high-quality, compassionate, free dental care and education to rural communities around the world. We are committed to making dental care and education accessible to underserved communities around the world.
Our Flagship Clinic: Rural Kenya
There are 44 million people in Kenya and fewer than 1,000 dentists. The Maasai people of south Kenya live in a particularly underserved area. That’s why the World Health Dental Organization founded our flagship location, the Maasai Dental Clinic, on the Maasai Mara in 2009.
We build connections and bring smiles to thousands of people every year in our state-of-the-art facility by providing compassionate and free dental care to those in need. Driven by a passion to do good and give back, licensed dentists and hygienists from all over the world serve as volunteers.
Each year, nearly 4,000 Maasai men, women, and children receive free dental treatment at the Maasai Dental Clinic. We’re also investing in future generations of healthy teeth and gums by collaborating with local educators to develop and implement culture- and age-appropriate dental care curricula.
A Foundation of Passion and Experience
For more than 30 years, we’ve made it our mission to bring high-quality dental care and education to the communities that need it most. Founded by Dr. Ray and Gail Damazo, WHDO transforms community members’ dental health and lives.
We build connections and bring smiles to thousands of people every year in our state-of-the-art facility by providing compassionate and free dental care to those in need.
James Libby Memorial Fund Founding Members
Board
World Health Dental Organization benefits from the dedication and generosity of a growing network of dental professionals. Our board members go above and beyond to share their time and expertise with the WHDO community.
John Barrett, DDS
Patricia Benca, DDS
David Rempel, DDS
Pam Libby, MFT
Doyle Nick, DDS
Rebecca Taylor
Loise Alix, DDS
Wendi Kannenberg, MPH
Jon Kozesky
Staff
Mandy McGill, RDHP
