By The Lake Dental Joins the Queen’s University Dental Brigade 2025 to Honduras
- Bruno Gressi
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Over the years, By The Lake Dental has been dedicated to promoting both oral and overall health in our communities in Ajax and Scarborough. Through modern, efficient, and effective dental care, our dental offices have helped hundreds of patients achieve healthier lives and brighter smiles. Now, we’re taking our mission even further - across borders!
Queen’s University Dental Brigade 2025 - Honduras: A Global Health Initiative
This year, we are thrilled to extend our commitment to oral health internationally. Our team is proud to volunteer with the Queen’s University Dental Brigade. Our co-founder Dr. Patricia Khamis-Silva, along with our co-op students (and perhaps future dentists), Sophia Silva and Jessica Bento, will join the Queen’s University Dental Brigade in Honduras from April 27th to May 3rd. Together, they will provide preventive dental care, cleanings, and extractions while also leading educational workshops for both adults and children.
“We’re thrilled to join the Queen’s University Dental Brigade,” says Dr. Patricia. “Their focus on providing oral health support through education aligns perfectly with our ‘Aware and Care’ philosophy - ensuring patients understand the importance of oral care and how to maintain it with the help of dentists and dental professionals.”
How You Can Support the Mission
By The Lake Dental is not just sending volunteers - we’re also contributing equipment, materials, and financial support to Dental Brigade. You can make a difference, too!
💙 Donate to support the cause!
Global Dental Brigades is an international movement of students and healthcare professionals working alongside local communities in Honduras, Panama, Guatemala, Belize, Ghana, and Greece. Their mission is to implement sustainable health systems in rural, under-resourced areas that would otherwise have little to no access to healthcare.
Volunteer Activities with Dental Brigades
Our team will take part in various volunteer efforts in Honduras, including:
🦷 Dental Screening – Assisting in patient screenings and organizing the clinic based on urgency.
🦷 Dental Clinic Support – Shadowing licensed dentists, providing post-op care instructions, and helping with educational workshops.
🦷 Data Informatics – Assisting in logging patient information into an electronic medical record system for better healthcare coordination.
🦷 Dental Health Education – Leading workshops on proper brushing, flossing, fluoride treatments, and overall dental care.
🦷 Mobile Clinic Assistance – Supporting dentists in rural areas by assisting with procedures and educating communities on oral health.
April is Oral Health Month!
As part of Oral Health Month, By The Lake Dental is running a campaign focused on "Aware and Care." This initiative emphasizes the importance of understanding oral health and adopting good dental care habits to achieve a healthier life.
We encourage our patients to:
✔ Engage with our dentists and dental team
✔ Stay on track with routine visits at our dental clinics
✔ Follow our blog and social media for expert tips and updates on oral care
Bringing Smiles, One Patient at a Time
At By The Lake Dental, we believe in giving back - not just to our local community, but to those in need worldwide. We are honoured to be part of the Queen’s University Dental Brigade 2025 and look forward to making a lasting impact.
Join us on this journey! Follow our updates on social media as we share our experiences from Honduras. Together, we can bring healthy smiles to more faces - near and far!
