Healing the world one smile at a time.
About American Friends of Dental Volunteers for Israel
Through fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts in the United States, AFDVI supports the work of Dental Volunteers for Israel at the Trudi Birger Clinic, which provides free dental care and oral health education to Jerusalem’s underprivileged regardless of racial, ethnic, or religious background. Since 1980, DVI depends on the generosity of donors and volunteers from the US and around the world to continue to serve Jerusalem’s poorest children and seniors.
The Trudi Birger Dental Clinic Story
Dental Volunteers for Israel was founded in 1980 by the late Trudi Birger, a Holocaust survivor, microbiologist, and dedicated humanitarian activist.
Become a Dental Volunteer Member
DVI welcomes applications from dentists who have been licensed for at least two years, and who feel comfortable doing operative dentistry on children.
Become an AFDVI Supporter and Donate Today!
Your gift allows DVI to provide dental care and oral health education to Jerusalem’s underprivileged children and free preliminary care to needy seniors.
DVI Statistics
Since 1980
10,000 +
Youths
Treatment for Jerusalem’s underprivileged youth
150 +
Volunteer Dentists
Dentists from across the United States serving those in need
500 +
Seniors
Dentures for Jerusalem’s underprivileged seniors
and growing…
Mission Statement
The mission of ADFVI is to improve the lives of underserved and at-risk populations in Israel, at no cost to our patients, without regard to their religion, race or ethnic origin. DVI provides education, prevention and treatment through collaboration and support from international partners, and local and international dentists.
News & Updates
Keep up-to-date on what’s happening at AFDVI.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): Basic and Interpreting the Findings
Originally Broadcasted: September 2024
Unveiling the Night Guard Dilemma: Can it Aggravate Symptoms of Bruxism and TMD/TMJ?
Originally Broadcasted: March 2024
What are the Treatment Options for Failing Implants with Advanced Peri -Implantitis?
Originally Broadcasted: June 2023
Innovations in Preventive Dentistry with Dr. Gordan Christensen
Originally Broadcasted: April 2022
Oralfacial Pain: The 12th Specialty Oralfacial Pain: Differential Diagnosis in the 12th SpecialtyOralfacial Pain: The 12th Specialty
Original broadcast date: January 16, 2024
Stories of Transformation
Matan, a 20-year-old soldier in the Paratroopers Unit, has shown incredible bravery during months of intense combat in Gaza. Tragically, he sustained injuries that now require him to walk with a cane. A social worker at Hadassah Hospital referred Matan to DVI, where his journey toward recovery took a significant step forward. Dr. Stuart Shaffren,…
DVI 2024: A Year of Challenges, Growth and Compassion
Emergency Support for Displaced Families: In response to the multi-front war in Israel, DVI became a critical resource for displaced families from northern and southern Israel. With over 2000 evacuees seeking refuge in Jerusalem, our clinic provided urgent, high-quality dental care during these uncertain times. Our commitment to being a safe haven for those in…
Common Oral Lesions: Identification, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Course Description: This lecture will provide an engaging overview of common oral lesions and their mimics through short case presentations. Attendees will gain insights into recognizing and treating common mucous membrane diseases, such as Herpes simplex infection, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, lichen planus, lichenoid drug reactions, candidiasis, and geographic tongue. Additionally, the course will cover premalignant…
A Story of Compassionate Care:Bringing Smiles to Students from Nepal
In June 2024, three agriculture students from Nepal, two volunteer dentists from the Netherlands and one volunteer dentist from Israel met one another at the DVI Clinic in Jerusalem. This is their story… There were 17 Nepalese students of agriculture studying and working in Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. Tragically, ten were murdered and…