WHO WE ARE
Children’s Oral Health
Outreach Canada
Every child deserves access to safe, compassionate dental care, regardless of where they are born. What began with one unexpected phone call and a small clinic in Guatemala has grown into a dedicated mission serving children with dignity, hope, and purpose. This is the story of how a volunteer effort became a lifelong commitment.
OUR COMMITMENT
Volunteer-Driven
& Patient-Focused Care
Our mission is 100% volunteer operated. No salaries are paid with the funds of the mission. 100% of donations are directed toward mission-related activities. This includes direct patient care, healthcare education, medical and dental supplies, instruments and equipment and essential operational costs at Obras, such as operating room access, clinical space, sterilization services, supplies, and hospital administrative fees required to provide care for patients.
Volunteers
All volunteers cover their own expenses by donating or finding a donor that supports the full cost of their participation, including airfare, hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunches provided at the hospital, and two organized team dinners. In addition to these contributions, volunteers generously donate their time, skills, and professional expertise.
Our Commitment
Our commitment is to transparency, sustainability, and maximizing the impact of every contribution in support of the communities we serve.
Social Channels
Ready to be part
of the change?
More than 1,100 dental procedures were completed in 2025, the highest number achieved in the program’s ten-year history, reflecting both the growing need for care and the team’s commitment to providing compassionate treatment.
Donate
Your generosity helps bring compassionate dental care to children and supports every part of our mission. Donations provide the supplies, equipment, clinical care, and resources that make each mission possible.
Volunteer
Bring your time, skills, and expertise to our mission. Our volunteers work together to provide compassionate dental care, support clinical operations, and create a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Our Impact
From patient care to stronger partnerships and better resources, our impact grows with every mission. We are building a sustainable dental program that can reach more children.
IN A NUTSHELL
A Record Year for the Dental Program
2025 was a watershed year for the Operation Walk Canada Dental Program.
Financial contributions helped purchase a portable dental unit for the operating room, while donations of instruments, supplies, and dental handpieces significantly strengthened our ability to provide care. The support of so many individuals and organizations continues to play a vital role in sustaining and expanding the dental program.
2025
Antigua Guatemala
October 24-29, 2025
14
volunteers contributed
to this mission
+ 1,100
Dental procedures
completed
110
Children treated
during the mission
COHOC 