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.

Luck

Ingenuity

Friendship

Carpe Diem

Patience

Adventure

Gratitude

Approximately

$800,000

of free dental care to communities in need in developing countries.

of free dental care to communities in need in developing countries.

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

Stay Tuned!

Please contact Dr. Houston. Some missions may be in the works, but not yet reflected on the website.

Recent missions

Mexico 🇲🇽

Organized by the local Rotary Club and known as the Make a Smile Happy / Mi Alegre Sonrisa Huatulqueña campaign, this project focused on providing dental care to the local community in Huatulco. The team worked to deliver essential dental treatments and improve oral health outcomes for underserved populations in the region.

Organized by the local Rotary Club and known as the Make a Smile Happy / Mi Alegre Sonrisa Huatulqueña campaign 2026, this project focused on providing dental care to the local community in Huatulco. The team worked to deliver essential dental treatments and improve oral health outcomes for underserved populations in the region.

Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

This 2026 dental mission trip involved a team dedicated to providing comprehensive dental services to residents in Pancho Mateo. During the week-long trip, the team addressed immediate dental needs and provided preventative care to help support the long-term oral health of the community.

Kenya 🇰🇪

Dr. Houston and team collaborated 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.

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.

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.

Love to All,

CanHelp Though HealthCare

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Your support makes a difference. Every action helps us move closer to our mission. Together, we can create a lasting impact. 

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