Seniors in San Diego need your help. We are always looking for caring volunteers who believe in and want to help provide affordable, high-quality oral healthcare with comprehensive education, clinical and wellness services for seniors in need. The Senior Dental Center relies on volunteers and donations to advance the oral health of the seniors we serve, and we appreciate your help.
General Dentists
Endodontists
Periodontists
Prosthodontists
Oral Surgeons
Dental Assistants
Registered Dental Assistants
Registered Dental Hygienists
General Administration & Support
Communications
Fundraising
Community Outreach
We are looking for caring volunteers who believe in and want to support our mission. We have needs for California certified general dentists and other dental specialists such as endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, dental assistants, registered dental assistants (and RDAEF), registered dental hygienists (and RDHAP), general administration and support, communications, fundraising and community outreach. Don’t see your specialty on the list? Contact us for more volunteer opportunities.
We are looking for caring individuals who believe in and want to support our mission. We have needs for California certified general dentists and other dental specialists such as endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, dental assistants, registered dental assistants (and RDAEF), registered dental hygienists (and RDHAP). Don’t see your specialty on the list? Contact Us for more volunteer opportunities.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit for a year, or for a minimum of six full days.
It’s easy!
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the
Volunteer Information Form.
For dentists:
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For registered dental assistants:
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For registered dental hygienists:
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Our current clinical hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please let us know if you may be interested in evening or weekend volunteer opportunities in the future as we consider expanding our services!
“I love the work I get to do at the Senior Dental Center.”
Dr. Tina Beck is a compassionate and highly skilled dental specialist committed to serving the community of Southern California. As a native San Diegan, Dr. Beck is proud to be able to provide high quality oral healthcare to each and every patient, regardless of their financial status. For those less fortunate, Dr. Beck volunteers to provide free dental care for several different non-profit organizations, including the California Dental Health Foundation, the Dental Lifeline Network, UCSD Free Dental Clinics, and the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental Center. From the moment you meet her passion for dentistry is evident and she takes great pride in serving the community. Dr. Beck has even recently been appointed Volunteer Clinical Instructor with the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health with the UCSD School of Medicine, which allows her to volunteer regularly at any of the free community dental clinics in San Diego.