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News & Events

Memorial Website for Zev Birger, Trudi’s Husband

March 21, 2013 //  by DVI

Trudi and Zev Birger’s son’s Doron, Oded and Gil have made a lovely memorial website for Zev. Please click on this link to visit.

Memorial Website for Zev Birger, Trudi’s HusbandRead More

Victoria Hanusovina

Jerusalem Clinic Provides Inspiration for a Real Pediatric Specialization in Slovakia

March 21, 2013 //  by DVI

When Victoria Hanusinova first came to volunteer in the DVI clinic in November 2007, she experienced an astonishing revelation about the quality of her own dentistry. Hanusinova, a dentist from Slovakia, remembers she “couldn’t do anything right.” Rather than let this ruin her trip to Israel, Dr. Hanusinova used her volunteering time as a unique …

Jerusalem Clinic Provides Inspiration for a Real Pediatric Specialization in SlovakiaRead More

Dr. George Lee from Texas Volunteers at DVI

DVI dentist’s friends and family knit scarves for DVI’s patients

February 21, 2013 //  by DVI

Dr. George Lee from Texas volunteered with us for his second time this winter, and this time he brought something extra-special with him. His wife, Mrs. Eun-Cho Lee, and her friends Mrs. Myung-Sin Kim and Mrs. Suk-Ja Seo, knitted bright, colorful scarves to distribute to Dr. Lee’s patients at the clinic. The children were very …

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The Girl From the Flower Gate

February 7, 2013 //  by DVI

G, a Muslim girl from the Old City near the Flower Gate, arrived at DVI for the first time on December 11, 2011, in extreme pain. G’s father brought her in on an emergency basis,  and with one look at her mouth, Ziva sent G straight to Dr. Petel for x-rays and a check-up. At …

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Dr. Viitala is a veteran dentist from Finland

Volunteer Spotlight: Pirkko Viitala

December 27, 2012 //  by DVI

Dr. Viitala is a veteran dentist from Finland, who has been volunteering at the DVI clinic since 1987. Dr. Viitala has been practicing dentistry since 1977, and currently works in a municipal clinic where she treats children and adults. Here is what she had to say about her experiences: “I was touring Israel in 1986, …

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Dr. Joel Berg visit the Dental Volunteers for Israel

Visit from Dr. Joel Berg – Dean of UW School of Dentistry

August 9, 2012 //  by DVI

DVI was honored to have Dean of the UW School of Dentistry, Dr. Joel Berg visit the Dental Volunteers for Israel with Professor Anna Fuks and Dr. Roy Petel. Dr. Berg also heads the AAPD. Dr. Berg hopes to help us draft volunteer pedodontists and endodontists to work with us in the clinic. We also …

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Children at DVI Clinic

Jonah the Whale Textile Project – An Update

May 22, 2012 //  by DVI

UK textile artist, Lynne Stein, accompanied her dentist husband, Robbie Wolfson this May to work on a second textile project for DVI. This piece depicts elements of the story of Jonah, with a large sparkly blue whale as its focal point. Once again, children and parents, while waiting to receive treatment, were taught the special …

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Children learning about good dental habits

Oral Health Education Outreach to Bedouin Communities – A Trial Run

March 20, 2012 //  by DVI

On February 14th, 2012 an Arab-Israeli DVI dentist set out with Operation Blessing Program Manager Jennifer Allen, to improve the oral health in a remote Bedouin village in the Negev. Dr. Arin Jamil completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at DVI, and was happy to be able to help bring basic oral hygiene to a …

Oral Health Education Outreach to Bedouin Communities – A Trial RunRead More

Lynne Stein

UK Artist Weaves Peace Mural for DVI Clinic

September 4, 2011 //  by DVI

Textile artist Lynne Stein, from Manchester, UK, visited Jerusalem to collaborate with young patients on an exciting new textile mural for the clinic’s walls in May. Children from the North Cheshire Jewish Primary School in Manchester assisted in the creation of the first half of the mural, and Jerusalem children helped Stein finish the piece. Materials for the mural were donated in …

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JFS, a London Jewish school, paid a very special visit to DVI

UK Schoolchildren Plant Trees, Erect Bird Houses in DVI’s Garden – June 2011

September 4, 2011 //  by DVI

On June 16th, 30 schoolchildren from JFS, a London Jewish school, paid a very special visit to DVI – to volunteer with DVI patients, planting fruit and nut trees and herbs, and building and erecting bird houses to line the clinic’s backyard.  The trees will beautify the area where the children play while waiting for …

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DVI is OPEN! Coronavirus Protocol at DVI

DVI’s Trudi Birger Clinic – OPEN THROUGHOUT the Pandemic!

September 18, 2020

Dr. Yulia with a patient at DVI Clinic

Dr. Yulia Celebrates 20 Years as DVI Celebrates 40 Years

September 18, 2020

Dr. H with patient

Oleh Hadash from NJ takes WEEKLY shifts throughout the Pandemic!

September 18, 2020

Social welfare group visit

Spreading the Word

December 3, 2018

Rav Melchior and Michelle Levin at Trudi Birger Memorial

Rav Michael Melchior Visit

May 11, 2018

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