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.

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

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.