Restoring health and self-esteem

Founded in 2019 by Dr. Laurie Houston, DDS, CanHelp Through Healthcare delivers essential dental care and healthcare education to underserved communities worldwide.

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About us

CanHelp Through Healthcare is committed to providing dental and basic healthcare services to underserved communities globally. We strive to restore oral health, self-esteem, and promote sustainable healthcare practices.

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Education

We can instill positive change, promote cross-cultural understanding, and establish lasting, equitable oral healthcare solutions in various communities by sharing expertise, technologies, and best practices.

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Upcoming missions

Kenya 🇰🇪

Dr. Houston has been communicating for some time now, with Josephine Suleiman, the Founder and CEO of Olivelink Healthcare. Olivelink is an organization in Kenya that provides primary healthcare to low income families within Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. Josephine is profoundly aware of the need for dental care in the communities she serves.  All necessary equipment and supplies will be brought to Kenya to provide quality dental care and oral health education. A comprehensive draft list of said supplies and equipment has been submitted to the Kenya Revenue Agency and we are patiently waiting for customs clearance from this organization before we can confirm a date for a project, which hopefully can happen soon.

Recent missions

Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

From Jan 22nd to Jan 29th/2025, a small CanHelp team returned to the partnered the Dominican Republic. It was a productive and impactful few days. Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this initiative.

Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

From Jan 17th to Jan 23rd/2024, a small CanHelp team partnered with the Smiles Foundation in the Dominican Republic. Thank you to Elina Katsman, the President and Founder of the Smiles Foundation, who understands the importance of education and helped make the trip possible. The CanHelp team was able to help educate the professionals who work under her organization so they can deliver dental services that represent the best practices and newest techniques while also teaching about sustainability in dentistry. We also educated patients about best oral hygiene practices after their appointments and sent them off with oral care products, as we always do. We would like to recognize and thank Trent and Alison for their wonderful help with language, assistance, and sterilization!

Thank you to our sponsors

"I will carry with me and cherish a feeling that I was a part of something much bigger than all of us!"

—Dr. LouAnn Visconti

Volunteer testimonial

“Exciting, rewarding, fulfilling are all words that come to mind to describe my volunteer opportunity. Laurie was an inspiring, reliable, and passionate leader that made for an amazingly memorable experience!”

—Yvonne

Safety measures

CanHelp Through Healthcare believes strongly in taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of patients and volunteers. Covid-19 has left devastating long-term impacts on many communities that need our help. We appreciate everyone’s support in maintaining a safe environment as we work together to share knowledge and restore health.

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