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Make a Donation to Local Start Dental

Support Smiles, Transform Lives.

Your financial support helps Local Start Dental provide high-quality, affordable dental care to those who need it most. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and tax-exempt organization, we rely on the generosity of donors to restore smiles, enhance lives, and train the next generation of dental professionals.

Donate to Local Start Dental

How Your Donation Makes a Difference

Every donation goes directly toward improving the oral health and overall well-being of our underserved neighbors.
Your support allows us to:

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Provide advanced tooth replacement services for low-income and underserved adults, including veterans and the elderly.

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Offer hands-on training opportunities to dental students, advancing their skills and expanding access to high-quality care.

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Maintain and upgrade our state-of-the-art facility, featuring cutting-edge technology such as a 3D printer for dentures and Cone Beam Imaging.

Your Gift, Their Future.

John's Story

The smiles you can help restore are priceless. Witness the impact that your generosity has on our patients' lives.

Ways to Give

Ways to Give

Every dollar counts. Your one-time gift helps cover treatment costs and supports our outreach programs.​

Join our Smile Circle by making a recurring monthly donation. Your ongoing support helps sustain our mission and ensures consistent care for our patients.

Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. Celebrate a special occasion or pay tribute to someone who values access to dental care.

Amplify your impact by partnering with your employer’s corporate giving program or matching gift opportunities.

Donate by Mail

370 Jackson Street

Durham, NC 27701​​

Checks should be made payable to Local Start Dental​.​ Please include your name, address, email address, and phone number so we can properly acknowledge your generous gift for your tax deduction purposes.

Other Ways to Help

Volunteer at Local Start Dental

Volunteer Your Time and Skills

Whether you're a dental assistant, hygienist, general practitioner, or specialist, your expertise can make a significant impact. Join our team and help us provide essential dental services.

Explore Training Opportunities

Learn more about our dental training programs and how you can enhance your skills while supporting our mission.

Best Dental CE Courses
Refer a Patient

Refer Patients in Need

Help us reach those who may not have access to traditional dental care. Refer patients who lack traditional insurance or are Medicaid-qualified to our clinic.

In-kind Donations

Local Start Dental also encourages the donation of dental products, equipment, services, and supplies that are needed and used in the clinic.

In-kind Donations
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YOUR IMPACT

See how your contributions are changing lives and restoring smiles. We are grateful for the community’s support in helping us make a real difference in the health and smiles of underserved adults throughout the Triangle and beyond.

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