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Shine Dental Missions provides essential dental care to underserved communities in El Salvador, addressing urgent oral health needs while educating future dental leaders. Their mission restores health, dignity, and confidence through compassionate care.

🌎 UCLA x SHINE Dental Mission &ndash; El Salvador (March 2027)SHINE Dental Missions (Sharing Hope In Neighborhoods Everywhere) is proud to partner with UCLA dental students for a week-long humanitarian mission to El Salvador in March 2027. During this mission, our team will provide free dental care to communities with limited to no access to treatment. Over the course of five clinical days, we expect to serve hundreds of patients, delivering essential services such as cleanings, restorations, extractions, and preventive care. For many of these individuals, this will be their first time seeing a dentist. This program is designed not only to provide care, but to train the next generation of dental professionals in service, leadership, and cultural humility. Students will work alongside experienced providers in a high-impact, hands-on clinical setting while gaining a deeper understanding of global health and access to care.Your participation supports:<ul data-end="1404" data-start="1195" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1263" data-section-id="t3ihpt" data-start="1195" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Delivery of critical dental treatment to underserved communities</li><li data-end="1325" data-section-id="dkk64i" data-start="1264" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Clinical training for U.S. and Salvadoran dental students</li><li data-end="1404" data-section-id="1qaerfj" data-start="1326" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ongoing efforts to establish a permanent free dental clinic in El Salvador</li></ul>A non-refundable deposit secures your spot in the program. All funds directly support mission logistics, clinical supplies, and patient care efforts. SHINE Dental Missions is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all eligible contributions are tax-deductible.

🌎 UCLA x SHINE Dental Mission – El Salvador (March 2027)SHINE Dental Missions (Sharing Hope In Neighborhoods Everywhere) is proud to partner with UCLA dental students for a week-long humanitarian mission to El Salvador in March 2027.During this mission, our team will provide free dental care to communities with limited to no access to treatment. Over the course of five clinical days, we expect to serve hundreds of patients, delivering essential services such as cleanings, restorations, extractions, and preventive care.For many of these individuals, this will be their first time seeing a dentist.This program is designed not only to provide care, but to train the next generation of dental professionals in service, leadership, and cultural humility. Students will work alongside experienced providers in a high-impact, hands-on clinical setting while gaining a deeper understanding of global health and access to care.Your participation supports:Delivery of critical dental treatment to underserved communitiesClinical training for U.S. and Salvadoran dental studentsOngoing efforts to establish a permanent free dental clinic in El SalvadorA non-refundable deposit secures your spot in the program. All funds directly support mission logistics, clinical supplies, and patient care efforts.SHINE Dental Missions is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all eligible contributions are tax-deductible.

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Join our 2027 professional dental team in El Salvador. This form gathers your details so we can match your skills with the needs of rural clinics and coordinate travel, lodging, and on-site logistics. By completing it, you help Shine Dental Missions plan safe, efficient care for patients living with chronic dental pain and offer meaningful hands-on experience for future providers. Please answer carefully so we can prepare supplies, roles, and schedules that support you and the communities we serve. Step out of your routine. Use your skills where they&rsquo;re needed most. 🔥 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT 🔥📍 El Salvador | March 19-27, 2027 1 Week Clinical Service High-volume patient careRestorative, surgical extractions, triage2.5 Day Debriefing Retreat Reset and rechargeNetwork with like-minded professionalsBeachside experience + reflectionWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 🎯We are seeking:<ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Oral Surgeons</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Pediatric Dentists</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Endodontists</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">General Dentists</li></ul>💡 Providers passionate about service, leadership, and clinical impact<ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">WHY JOIN THIS MISSION</td></tr></tbody></table></li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Deliver meaningful care to underserved communities</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Practice dentistry in a focused, high-impact environment</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Collaborate with a team of mission-driven professionals</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Reconnect with the purpose behind your profession</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">CLINICAL IMPACT 📊</td></tr></tbody></table></li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">100+ patients treated daily</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">500+ patients served in one week</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Limited care delivered at no cost to patients</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">CLINICAL EXPERIENCE &amp; ROLE FLEXIBILITY ⭐</td></tr></tbody></table></li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Opportunity to mentor and guide dental students</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Overseeing students is encouraged</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Contribute at your own comfort level and expertise</li></ul>WHAT TO EXPECT CLINICALLYOrganized, high-efficiency clinic modelDedicated stations for:<ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Restorative</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Endodontic</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Extractions</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Preventive care</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Support staff and structured workflow</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Opportunity to perform a wide range of procedures</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">CONTINUING EDUCATION Opportunity🎓</td></tr></tbody></table><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);"><ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Course Title: Global Clinical Dentistry &amp; Humanitarian Care</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Earn California Continuing Education (CE) Credits</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Credit hours awarded for clinical participation</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Certificate provided upon completion</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Applicable toward California license renewal</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Provider approved by the Dental Board of California</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">COST &amp; INCLUSIONS 💰</td></tr></tbody></table><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">Total Cost:&nbsp;Full Experience (Mission + CE + Retreat) &ndash; $2,000Enhanced Experience (Mission + Retreat) &ndash; $1,800Clinical Mission Only &ndash; $1,550Includes:<ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Roundtrip airfare from LAX</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Lodging (mission + retreat)</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Most meals</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Clinical supplies &amp; equipment</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Group activity (TBD)</li></ul>Deposit Required:<ul fr-original-style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px;" style="line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; text-indent: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">$500 (non-refundable) to secure your spot</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">✈️ Flights will be secured shortly after team confirmation</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><table fr-original-style="padding-block-start: 0px; padding-block-end: 0px; background-color: #f5ffeb; list-style: disc;" style="padding-block: 0px; background-color: rgb(245, 255, 235); list-style: disc; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><td fr-original-style="" style="min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);">SPOTS &amp; AVAILABILITY 🚨</td></tr></tbody></table></li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Limited to 6 Dentists</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Highly selective participation</li><li fr-original-style="list-style: disc;" style="list-style: disc; box-sizing: inherit;">Waitlist available if full</li></ul>

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