For children

• Less privileged and from needy or low-income families and young people at social risk of all races and religions.
• Born in Israel or families of new immigrants.
• Referred to us by the Social Welfare Department of the Jerusalem Municipality

In Jerusalem…

The DVI clinic, run by Trudi Birger, is open 5 days a week from 8am to 2pm and treats around 100 children a day. It is the only facility of its kind that offers:

• Free treatment for underprivileged children; – Oral health education for each family, including preventive oral care instruction; – Six dental chairs equipped with advanced technology;

• An international group of volunteer dentists;

• A full complement of dental assistants and hygienists led by the General Manager, Dr. Roy Petel, DMD, Ph.D., a specialist in pediatric dentistry.

DVI Clinic is a non-profit, charitable institution. Approximately 95% of its income comes from donations of money, materials, equipment and services. The materials are donated by some of the largest international companies that produce dental materials. 

One of a kind.

Holocaust survivor and microbiologist Trudi Birger dedicated her life to the well-being of others. In 1980, the government ended public dental programs, and Trudi became a great success. Her dream came true with the creation of the Dental Volunteers of Israel (DVI) Foundation, and she led the organization for the rest of her life. Today, inspired by her vision and to ensure that DVI continues to provide this important service to the underprivileged children of Jerusalem, DVI has received three important awards as a volunteer service organization from the Mayor of Jerusalem, the Minister of Health, and the President’s Award for Volunteers.
“Help heal the children of Jerusalem. Join DVI in giving the gift of a smile!”

Join now!

This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to work with colleagues from all over the world at a modern university level, helping underprivileged children and socially at-risk youth in Jerusalem. Your assignment is to serve for at least one week. DVI will provide you and your family with a comfortable apartment during this time…and plenty of opportunities for sightseeing. Turn your volunteering with DVI into an unforgettable vacation for you and your family.
Dentist – only you can bring your skills!

Over 5,000 volunteer dentists from around the world have worked with us and many have returned again and again. Click here to register.