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Could This Be Your Year to Volunteer?

What if something as simple as your time — a conversation, a reassuring presence, even a smile — could change the way someone experiences oral health care?

From 18–24 May, National Volunteer Week 2026 shines a light on the people who quietly strengthen communities every day. And within dentistry, those people are often the ones making the biggest difference where it matters most.

Through the work of the ADA Dental Health Foundation, volunteers are helping bridge gaps in access, build trust, and bring oral health education into communities that need it most. It’s not about grand gestures — it’s about consistent, human connection.

If you’ve ever wondered how you could make a meaningful impact beyond the practice, this is your moment to explore it.

👉 Read on to see the real impact of volunteering — or take the first step and get involved.

A smile can restore dignity, confidence, and joy – and for many Australians, access to dental care makes all the difference.
The ADA Dental Health Foundation exists to improve the oral health of those who cannot easily access or afford care, changing lives one smile at a time. Through the generosity of volunteers, partners, and supporters, real and lasting impact is being made across communities nationwide.
Read on to discover how you can help restore dignity, confidence, and joy by improving the dental health of disadvantaged Australians – and how you can volunteer or donate today.