Dr. Natasha
Rockwell of Rockwell Family Dentistry recently returned from a meaningful dental mission to the remote mountains outside El Progreso, Guatemala, with the nonprofit DIG—Dream. Invest. Grow. (dreaminvestgrow.org). DIG partners with healthcare professionals to bring much-needed services to underserved communities in rural Guatemala.
Traveling hours over rugged terrain to reach The Center of Hope, Dr. Rockwell and her team provided essential dental care to around 250 patients from nearby Mayan villages. Many of these patients, including children and the elderly, had never seen a dentist before and endured long journeys on foot to receive treatment. Over four intensive days, the team performed hundreds of fillings, extractions, and cleanings, transforming lives and relieving chronic pain. The mission was supported by generous donations from Dental City and SDI, ensuring the team could deliver high-quality care even in challenging conditions.
For Dr. Rockwell—who practices alongside her family at Rockwell Dentistry in Hamilton and Middletown, NJ—it was an experience that deeply reinforced her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. “This mission was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do: to serve others with skill and heart,” she said.
