Open Wide Foundation
Open Mouths
Open Minds
Open Hearts
We're a non-profit organization on a mission to bring lasting change to the state of oral health in underserved communities worldwide.
Help Us Establish Permanent Clinics Where Access Is Needed Most
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Sustainable change is an outcome that can only be realized though a multi-faceted initiative. Open Wide has a comprehensive and unique model that offers a paradigm shift in humanitarian dental service opportunities.
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Your donation goes to providing dental supplies and upkeep to our Open Wide clinics. Your gift will promote health and bring hope to a developing community.
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Open Wide Foundation has many different volunteer and giving options, including: clinical outreach experience, dental equipment and supply donations, mentoring local students and dentists, and more…
How we choose locations for an open wide foundation clinic
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Community Need
We work only in communities that have great need, and ask for our help.
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Local Support
Government support and willingness to invest in project (capital & staff). Agrees to sustain the clinic.
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Built for the Future
Local Universities are committed to OWF mentoring local dental students. Clinic will be independent within 5 years.
Open wide four phase clinic transition plan:
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Phase 1Mission Outreach
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Phase 2Restorative Care Basic
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Phase 3Restorative Care Advanced
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Phase 4Transition Clinic to Community