Dental Care That Reaches Beyond Our Community
Every Child Deserves To Smile
Caring for children goes far beyond our office walls. For Dr. Ritchie, dentistry isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. His mission work is a heartfelt expression of that purpose: bringing comfort, relief, and smiles to kids in the most remote corners of the world.
Helping Where It’s Needed Most
Dr. Ritchie recently joined a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) outreach to a small, hard-to-reach island in Fiji: no airports, no roads, just a boat and a team with heart.
On this tiny island, he provided free dental care to children who would otherwise go without. It wasn’t glamorous. It was real, meaningful, and full of joy. He cleaned teeth, eased pain, shared laughs, and made genuine connections with kids, families, and fellow volunteers.
For Dr. Ritchie, moments like these are unforgettable: the nervous smile of a child who’s never seen a dentist before… the relief in a parent’s eyes… the power of showing up, tools in hand, just to help. Every child is made in God’s image, worthy of care and dignity.
About YWAM and the Medical Ships Program
Dr. Ritchie is proud to partner with Youth With A Mission, a global organization that brings hope and help to underserved communities.
He serves with their ship-based medical program – sailing to isolated islands to spread the Gospel and deliver essential healthcare, clean water, and education to families who need it most. Every trip is a chance to serve with compassion and to meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally.
The Heart Behind Every Smile
Whether it’s on a remote island or right here in Tyler, our goal is the same: to bring comfort, kindness, and care to every child who walks through the door.
Image gallery of our mission in Fiji
