PDS Health and the PDS Health Foundation kicked off 2026 in Guatemala by leading the first-ever service trip with The Ohio State University College of Dentistry at the PDS Health Foundation Clínica Dental. Fifteen dental students and three professors—Dr. Matthew Messina, Dr. Rob Gardner, and Executive Associate Dean Dr. Andrea Zandona—traveled to Xenacoj, where they provided dignified care at the Clínica Dental and treated more than 200 patients. Students earned academic credit for their participation and demonstrated exceptional compassion, skill, and professionalism. This trip also marked the dental school’s first service trip directly through the College of Dentistry. This outstanding partnership would not be possible without the support of the Clínica Dental team—Dr. Rodrigo Letona Barillas, Dr. Bernny, Hilda, Astrid, and Elizabeth—who ensured students were supported clinically and culturally throughout the week. PDS Health was also joined by Regional Partner Mark Dean and Owner Dentist Dr. Scott Knapke (an OSU College of Dentistry alumnus), who helped make the week a success. Here’s to creating healthier, happier communities in 2026.
Our Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist, Yasmin Alfurati, had the honor of presenting to dental students at the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry about the value of maintaining a service culture at PDS Health. Yasmin shared with students insights about our purpose in dentistry and the incredible work our teams are doing every day to create healthier, happier communities. Thank you to the students for donating canned goods to The Community Crossroads and assembling over 100 hygiene kits for the Ronald McDonald House Dallas.
On November 14th at Angel Stadium, the Angels Baseball Foundation and TeamSmile brought together more than 250 elementary students from schools across ASDA District 13, including the Centralia Unified School District, for a day dedicated to healthy smiles. PDS Health was proud to support this event by providing the volunteer dentists, hygienists, and team members who delivered free cleanings, screenings, education, and a truly memorable experience for every child who attended. Thank you to our clinicians and partners for showing what it looks like when a community comes together to make oral health accessible and fun. hashtag#PDSHealth hashtag#TeamSmile hashtag#OralHealth hashtag#CommunityCare hashtag#ForceForGood
Team members from the Dallas Support Center collected over 2,000 canned items for Irving Cares, a local non-profit.
We recently hosted dental students from universities across the country for our National Boot Camp, a two-day interactive workshop that gives students hands-on experience with in-office technology, opportunities to learn from PDS Health clinicians, and chances to network with other students. Thank you to the American Student Dental Association, Student National Dental Association, Society of American Indian Dentists, and Hispanic Dental Association for partnering with us to impact the next generation of leaders in the dental industry! 🦷
Thank you to Points of Light for naming us one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America and honoring us with the Strategic Volunteering Award for our pro bono and skills-based volunteer engagement! ✨ We are thrilled to receive this distinction for a second year in a row and are thankful each and every day to our PDS Health clinicians and team members who selflessly serve their communities, both locally and abroad.
From advanced technology to business support and continuing education, we take care of the details so clinicians can focus on what matters most: their patients. Because when your purpose is clear, your impact grows. To every clinician who's chosen to partner with us and usher in the next wave of integrated health care, thank you for making a difference in the lives of your patients and communities every single day. #PDSHealthAppreciationWeek
At a PDS Health connected care practice, we'll help you provide quality dental care to your patients through advanced, proven technology, continued opportunities for education, and ongoing training and support. With over 1,000 connected practices in 24 states across the country, finding an opportunity to build the dental career you've always envisioned has never been more possible.
We are honored to join the National Dental Association this year as a member of the NDA Corporate Roundtable. As a member of the advisory entity, we'll work closely with the NDA and help fulfill their mission to advance oral health equity among communities of color, and support minority dentists in their professional endeavors.
Thank you to the Los Angeles Times for covering our growth as an organization, and how we're serving patients more effectively through "medtail" expansion. Check out the full article here.
