Serving with Purpose: Our Upcoming Dental Mission Trip to Panama

In just a few weeks, we will be heading to Panama for our 4th annual dental mission trip; a journey rooted in compassion, connection, and a desire to care for those who often go without. We’ll be working in remote communities where access to dental care is scarce, and our goal is simple: to bring relief, education, and encouragement, one smile at a time.

This trip is about more than dentistry. It’s about people. It’s about showing up with open hands and open hearts, meeting needs with kindness, and doing our best to reflect love through every interaction. One verse that continues to guide our team is Matthew 25:40: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” That simple truth reminds us that every act of service, no matter how small, matters deeply.

We’ll be setting up mobile clinics in local schools, churches, and community spaces, offering cleanings, extractions, and oral hygiene education. For many, this may be their first dental visit ever. And while the work can be challenging, it’s incredibly rewarding to see anxiety turn into relief, and pain replaced by peace.

What we look forward to most, though, are the moments in between; the conversations, the hugs, the laughter with children clutching their brand-new toothbrushes like treasures. Those are the memories that stay with you long after the bags are unpacked.

As we prepare, we’re asking for your support, through prayers, donations, encouragement, and simply walking with us in spirit. Our hope is that each step we take will reflect something bigger than ourselves; a reminder that love, service, and compassion have the power to transform lives, including our own.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

If you feel lead to donate please click here (choose "missions" under fund and write "Panama Mission" in the memo line)