About us

Student-led. Smile-driven.

Dentistry4Youth was started by students who couldn't find a clear way into dentistry. Today, our volunteer team and chapters build that path for thousands of others.

Students at a D4Y event
D4Y moments

Students at a D4Y event

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Why D4Y exists

Access shouldn't depend on who you know.

Our mission

To empower youth interested in dentistry by providing accessible opportunities for exposure, education and mentorship while promoting oral health in the communities we serve.

Our vision

A future where every aspiring dental professional, regardless of background, has the knowledge, network and confidence to pursue their goals, and where every community has access to oral health education.

Our team

The people behind the program

Rozhin GharaKhan
Founder & President

Rozhin GharaKhan

Leads Dentistry4Youth's vision, partnerships and chapter growth across North America.

Rachelle Eid

Rachelle Eid

VP Logistics

Jubily Aradanas

Jubily Aradanas

VP Social

Aadya Makhija

Aadya Makhija

Director of Logistics and Communications

Aleeza Zafar

Aleeza Zafar

Director of Logistics and Communications

Neil

Neil

Director of Logistics and Communications

Ryan Feng

Ryan Feng

Director of Logistics and Communications

Sinthusha Sivaruban

Sinthusha Sivaruban

Director of Logistics and Communications

Have questions? Check our FAQ on the Contact page.

Want to join the team?

We recruit new directors every year.