We believe that caring for a person’s health is a true expression of Christian love in action

About us

Our Story

Dental Hope was born from a dream that God placed in our hearts—to make quality dental care accessible to those who need it most. From the very beginning, our mission has been to provide free dental care to people who have limited access to treatment due to financial, social, or other circumstances.


In our early years, we focused on serving large families, orphans, people with disabilities, low-income families, and other vulnerable groups. Our team traveled to communities where dental care was either unavailable or too expensive for local residents.


After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, our ministry took on a new direction. Alongside our existing outreach programs, we began actively serving in frontline and newly liberated areas, providing dental

care to internally displaced people, local residents, military personnel, and others affected

by the war.

Today, Dental Hope is a team of volunteers, healthcare professionals, and ministers united by a shared desire to bring people not only professional dental care, but also hope, support, and compassion. We believe that even something as simple as treating a tooth can demonstrate God's love and change lives for the better.

What motivates us

At the core of our service is the Christian faith. We see every patient as a person created in the image of God and strive to show them care and dignity. Dental treatment becomes for us a way to demonstrate the love of Christ in practice

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

— Matthew 25:40

Background

Together we can do more

Dental Hope is a non-profit and non-commercial organization. The treatment we provide is completely free of charge, therefore we need your support

We believe that caring for a person’s health is a true expression of Christian love in action

About us

Our Story

Dental Hope was born from a dream that God placed in our hearts—to make quality dental care accessible to those who need it most. From the very beginning, our mission has been to provide free dental care to people who have limited access to treatment due to financial, social, or other circumstances.

In our early years, we focused on serving large families, orphans, people with disabilities, low-income families, and other vulnerable groups. Our team traveled to communities where dental care was either unavailable or too expensive for local residents.

After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, our ministry took on a new direction. Alongside our existing outreach programs, we began actively serving in frontline and newly liberated areas, providing dental care to internally displaced people, local residents, military personnel, and others affected by the war.

Today, Dental Hope is a team of volunteers, healthcare professionals, and ministers united by a shared desire to bring people not only professional dental care, but also hope, support, and compassion. We believe that even something as simple as treating a tooth can demonstrate God's love and change lives for the better.

Our Leaders

Palenko Ivan

Founder, field trip coordinator

He founded the mission and organizes trip logistics as well as cooperation with local communities

Palenko Ivan

Founder, field trip coordinator

He founded the mission and organizes trip logistics as well as cooperation with local communities

Palenko Ivan

Founder, field trip coordinator

He founded the mission and organizes trip logistics as well as cooperation with local communities

What motivates us

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

— Matthew 25:40

At the core of our service is the Christian faith. We see every patient as a person created in the image of God and strive to show them care and dignity. Dental treatment becomes for us a way to demonstrate the love of Christ in practice

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Background

Together we can do more

Dental Hope is a non-profit and non-commercial organization. The treatment we provide is completely free of charge, therefore we need your support