Dental Volunteers for Israel - DVI

Dental Volunteers for Israel - DVI Dental Volunteers for Israel provides free dental care & oral hygiene education to thousands of at-r

30/08/2026

جمعية أطباء أسنان متطوعون لإسرائيل (DVI)
تأسست جمعية "أطباء أسنان متطوعون لأجل إسرائيل قبل أكثر من 45 سنة، فكانت الجمعية الوحيدة في البلاد التي تقدّم علاجات أسنان مجانية للأطفال، اليافعين والشباب من جيل 4 سنوات حتى جيل 27 ربيعّا. وما لبثت أن توسعت رقعة خدماتها عام 2016 لتشمل علاجات إعادة تأهيل كاملة للفم، بما فيها تحضير أطقم أسنان مجانية بالكامل. وفي إطار التعاون مع كلية طب الأسنان في هداسا عين كارم أصبحت الجمعية تقدّم علاجاتها من جيل 27 حتى 54 أيضّا.
من هي الفئة المستفيدة من خدمات الجمعية؟
يتم استقبال المتعالجين الذين يحصلون على تحويل من مكاتب الرفاه الاجتماعية في البلدية، تشمل: منظمات رعاية الشباب في ضائقة، ملاجئ النساء المعنّفات، دور العجزة وجهات مجتمعية أخرى.
آلية تحديد موعد:
تحديد موعد مشروط بإرفاق شهادة استحقاق سارية المفعول (أ أو ب) من مكاتب الرفاه الاجتماعية
أو وجود المتعالج ضمن الفئة العمرية المخوّلة لتلقي خدمات "سلة التأهيل" الموجودة في سجلات وزارة الصحة.
رؤية الجمعية:
تضع الجمعية نصب عينيها صحة الفم والأسنان كقيمة عليا، فتقدّم العلاجات والإرشادات للحفاظ على نظافة الفم وسط متابعة مهنية مستمرة من الطاقم الطبي، دون أي تفرقة دينية أو عرقية.
إحصائيات وأرقام:
تقدّم الجمعية سنويّا علاجات لما يقارب 25000 متعالج، كما وتجرى أكثر من 10,000 علاجات بمستوى مهني عالٍ جدًا، على أيدي أطباء أسنان متطوعين من البلاد وخارجها يعملون بتفانٍ ودون أي مقابل مادي.
للتواصل:
سكرتيرة الجمعية: طاليا فبلنسكي
أيام الأحد، الاثنين، الثلاثاء، والخميس.
من الساعة 08:00 صباحًا وحتى 12:45 ظهرّا
هاتف رقم: 6783144-02.
عنوان العيادة: شارع "مكور حاييم" 29، القدس

Dental Volunteers for Israel would like to thank Dr. Andrezza Fusaro Tudo for her week volunteering at DVI, for her expe...
20/08/2026

Dental Volunteers for Israel would like to thank Dr. Andrezza Fusaro Tudo for her week volunteering at DVI, for her expertise and good cheer she brought to the Clinic and the patients. Dr. Andrezza Fusaro Tudo brought special presents for all the patients! :)😍

R is a 21-year-old patient at Dental Volunteers for Israel who was referred to us by Elem, an organization that supports...
12/07/2026

R is a 21-year-old patient at Dental Volunteers for Israel who was referred to us by Elem, an organization that supports young people facing complex life challenges. She attended her appointment with her stepfather, who has been part of her life since she was thirteen and has been a consistent source of support.
During her teenage years, R experienced significant personal challenges, including substance use and mental health difficulties that required psychiatric care. She continues to work toward building the future she hopes for while navigating the obstacles she has faced along the way.
R lives in Jerusalem with her family, who are members of the Christian Arab community. She has three siblings, with the four children in the family ranging in age from 12 to 26. Both her mother and stepfather remain actively involved in supporting her.
R came to the clinic after being unable to sleep for two days because of severe dental pain. She was understandably eager to find relief. After the staff spent time with her to overcome her initial fears, R left the clinic with a smile because the pre-root canal treatment she received had relieved her pain.
Unfortunately, R still needs extensive dental treatment. With her addictive history and lack of dental care, she needs multiple root canals and even more complex cavities. This will be a long process, but by coming to her first appointment, R has taken an important first step toward improving her oral health.
Drs. Roy Petel, Clinic Director and Dr. Mona Amori with R.

# # # Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Princess ElhosaryWhen Dr. Princess Elhosary decided she wanted to volunteer her dental s...
02/07/2026

# # # Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Princess Elhosary

When Dr. Princess Elhosary decided she wanted to volunteer her dental skills in Israel, she began searching online for the right opportunity. A simple Google search led her to Dental Volunteers for Israel—and she immediately knew she had found the perfect fit.

As an experienced general dentist and implant practitioner with a private practice in Florida, Dr. Elhosary was delighted to discover that she could participate in DVI's flexible one-week volunteer program. DVI handled all of the necessary licensing and regulatory requirements, allowing her to practice in Israel with ease.

Working in DVI's modern Jerusalem clinic felt like a natural extension of her professional experience. While the patient population differed from that of her Florida practice, the impact of the work was unlike anything she had experienced before.

"There have been situations in my practice where I helped a patient and really made a difference in their life, but here it feels like that with every patient. Everyone is so appreciative."

For Dr. Elhosary, one of the most rewarding aspects of volunteering was the gratitude shown by the patients.

"The patients are genuinely appreciative of the care they receive. There isn't a feeling of entitlement—just sincere gratitude."

She was equally impressed by the professionalism and warmth of the clinic team.

"The dental assistants are wonderful—kind, helpful, and highly skilled. They made it easy to focus on treating patients and made me feel part of the team from the very beginning."

Reflecting on her experience, Dr. Elhosary encourages other dentists to consider volunteering.

"I highly recommend volunteering with Dental Volunteers for Israel to other dentists and will do my best to spread the word."

For Dr. Elhosary, volunteering at Dental Volunteers for Israel was more than an opportunity to practice dentistry abroad—it was a chance to use her professional skills to restore health, relieve pain, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who otherwise would not have access to dental care.

Dental Volunters for Israel staff with volunteers from out of the country: Dr. Lisa Patchen and Dr. Jon Holskin, and Dr....
25/06/2026

Dental Volunters for Israel staff with volunteers from out of the country: Dr. Lisa Patchen and Dr. Jon Holskin, and Dr. David Becky who finished his rotation at the Clinic. DVI staff and patients thank them for the wonderful work they did at the Clinic!

T. is a twenty-five-year-old woman who was raised in an ultra-Orthodox family. She is the oldest of seven children and h...
03/06/2026

T. is a twenty-five-year-old woman who was raised in an ultra-Orthodox family. She is the oldest of seven children and has a twin sister. After completing high school and seminary (the ultra-Orthodox post-secondary educational program), she left home. Family life was highly stressful and demanding, and she often felt that she was constantly scrutinized and criticized. Through a program that provides housing, therapeutic support, and additional services for young adults from similar backgrounds, she moved into a shared apartment and was referred to the Clinic. Today, she maintains close relationships with all of her siblings but has no contact with her parents.

Currently, T. is studying to become a social worker. She has extensive experience working with at-risk youth, beginning as a counselor and later serving as a coordinator for a nonprofit organization that operates two family-based group homes for this population. In addition, she studied educational counseling and worked in that capacity with at-risk youth. She is completing her first year of social work studies and hopes to pursue her field placement, and ultimately her professional career, working with at-risk youth.

T. was deeply moved to learn that the dentist who treated her had traveled to Israel at his own expense in order to volunteer at the Clinic. She expressed profound gratitude for both the treatment she received and the compassion and respect shown to her by the DVI staff.

T. and Dr. Ernie Greenwald

Come visit Dental Volunteers for Israel at the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress 2026 in Prague.Learn about our vital human...
10/05/2026

Come visit Dental Volunteers for Israel at the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress 2026 in Prague.

Learn about our vital humanitarian work and meaningful volunteer opportunities with underserved populations in Israel.

Dental Volunteers for Israel operates the only completely free dental clinic in Israel, providing comprehensive dental care to children and youth at risk, Holocaust survivors and the elderly, new immigrants, refugees, and families living in poverty — regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.

Join us to discover how volunteer dentists and dental professionals from around the world are helping restore health, dignity, and smiles to those most in need.

S. is an eighteen-year-old lone soldier. She grew up Connecticut, the middle of a family with eight children. As S. sai...
06/05/2026

S. is an eighteen-year-old lone soldier. She grew up Connecticut, the middle of a family with eight children. As S. said, “I was raised to always give back to others and I knew from a young age that I wanted to serve in the IDF and live in Israel.” Her mother who is South Africa and her father who is from Michigan are emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe serving the Stamford Jewish community.
October 7th and the ensuing war broke out when S. was in eleventh grade. These events further reinforced her conviction to serve her people. Upon graduating high school, S. immediately came to Israel to serve as a lone soldier in the IDF. Once in Israel, she did a seven-month preparatory program and then an additional four-month skills building program to determine what IDF assignment would best suit her. She had originally considered a search and rescue unit but ultimately committed to a combat intelligence unit. S. is in the process of completing her basic training and will be deployed to the Lebanese border in June. As a lone soldier, S. has a local adopted family and a large community of other lone soldiers to support her on this journey. When her teeth began hurting, it was this community of friends that suggested she make an appointment with Dr. Schwimmer who treats reservists and lone soldiers. He suggested she come to DVI--stating that he would volunteer for a day and treat her there.
After an initial examination and x-rays, it became clear that S. needs a root canal. Dr. Schwimmer has adapted his schedule so that he will be able to do all stages of the treatment at DVI while she is in Jerusalem. In many ways this epitomizes the idiom: “All of Israel is responsible one for the other.”
S. volunteered to come to Israel and serve as a lone soldier; Dr. Schwimmer volunteers with soldiers and recognized the problem; DVI was here to bring it all together and enable the treatment to get done!

In the picture, S. with Dr. Schwimmer at DVI!

Thank you M. for your service!M. is a forty-four-year-old father of three who lives in Jerusalem. Since the outbreak of ...
29/04/2026

Thank you M. for your service!

M. is a forty-four-year-old father of three who lives in Jerusalem. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, M. has served close to three hundred days in reserve duty.

A Master Sergeant in the National Emergency Management Authority, M. is considered a high-ranking non-commissioned officer. Immediately following the October 7th attacks, M. was assigned to the Ashura army base under the auspices of the military Rabbinic authorities. This base served as the administrative center for all victims of the October 7th massacre. M. was responsible for coordinating and overseeing all operations related to the victims. His duties included creating and managing an inventory of all the murdered victims—both identified and initially unidentified—ensuring that families were kept informed about their loved ones, and working closely with the Rabbinic division to ensure that burial rituals were conducted respectfully and in accordance with each victim’s faith and their family’s wishes. This period was deeply challenging on every level.

M. is now responsible for addressing the needs of civilians who have been displaced. In the months of ongoing missile attacks, many civilians have been forced to leave their homes due to direct damage rendering them uninhabitable. Entire communities in the northern regions bordering Lebanon have also evacuated. It is not uncommon for these areas to endure intense barrages, with dozens of missiles fired within short periods of time. Schools have been closed for months, and many businesses have ceased operations. M. coordinates essential services for these families, including arranging educational solutions for children, assisting with applications for government support, and helping individuals seek employment.

M. has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others. Although his current responsibilities limit his availability, he has volunteered for over ten years with a nonprofit organization supporting individuals living with schizophrenia.

M. with Dr. Shaffern, a long-time volunteer dentist.

גבריאל בן 75 ועלה לישראל ממרוקו בגיל 16. כשנה וחצי לאחר עלייתו, גבריאל גויס לצה"ל ושירת בהנדסה קרבית ביחידה שעסקה בנטרו...
28/04/2026

גבריאל בן 75 ועלה לישראל ממרוקו בגיל 16. כשנה וחצי לאחר עלייתו, גבריאל גויס לצה"ל ושירת בהנדסה קרבית ביחידה שעסקה בנטרול מטענים ופיצוץ חומרי נפץ, במטרה להגן על חיילים בשטח. הוא השתתף בשתי מלחמות ישראל—מלחמת יום הכיפורים בגזרה הסורית ומלחמת לבנון הראשונה—ובמהלך שירותו אף נפצע.
לאחר השחרור מצה"ל, עבד כנהג משאית במשך שנים רבות. גבריאל נישא והקים משפחה, וכיום הוא אב לארבעה ילדים—שלושה בנים ובת—וסב לשמונה נכדים.
עם השנים, חלה גבריאל בסוכרת קשה וכיום הוא נדרש להזריק אינסולין שלוש פעמים ביום, לצד נטילת תרופות רבות למחלות נוספות. לאחרונה אובחן כחולה בסרטן הערמונית והוא מצוי כעת בעיצומו של טיפול.
גבריאל הופנה למרפאה על ידי עובדת סוציאלית מאזור עיר גנים. כאשר הגיע למרפאה, היה חסר שיניים לחלוטין. "אני לא יכול לאכול; אני לא יוצא מהבית כי אני מתבייש; קשה לי לדבר; אני אף פעם לא מחייך," סיפר. "החלק הכי קשה הוא חוסר היכולת לאכול—במיוחד לאור מצבי הבריאותי."
למרות כל זאת, גבריאל שומר על גישה חיובית ואופטימית. "אתם כל כך אדיבים," אמר לצוות. "אני מבין את התהליך וממש מחכה לרגע שבו אוכל לחייך שוב."
בתמונה גריאל עם ד"ר ארתור מצ'ין (רופא שיניים מומחה לשיקום הפה (פרוסטודונט), בעל מיומנות גבוהה ומסור לקידום הטיפול הדנטלי בקרב מטופלים קשישים.

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