Meet Lakshika and Kaveesha

Meet Lakshika and Kaveesha, two sisters whose lives have been intertwined by tragedy and resilience. Lakshika is 21 and Kaveesha is 20, they come from Colombo, Sri Lanka, from a family of six. Early on, their world was shattered by the loss of their father, a police officer, followed by the passing of

Meet Chama

I'm Chama, and I'm really glad to have the chance to share my story with you. I'm 18, and right now, I'm fully immersed in the DCI Dental Surgery Assistant Program. Life in Colombo is where I'm from. I lived with my amazing parents, along with one sister and four brothers. My dad

Meet Ann Amaratunga

Hi, I'm Ann, a Dental Hygienist with a passion for empowering the next generation of dental professionals, and today, I'm excited to share my story with you. My introduction to DCI came about unexpectedly through a friend, Suranjani. Suranjani saw an opportunity and connected me with DCI, and little did I know, that

Meet Dilukshiya

I’m Dilukshiya, a 19-year-old from the picturesque Henfold Tea Estate in Nuwara Eliya. I’m currently enrolled in the DCI Dental Surgery Assistant Program, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey getting here. Growing up in Nuwara Eliya with my parents, older brother, and younger sister has been both comforting and

Meet Suranjani

I'm Suranjani, and I'm excited to share my journey with you – a journey filled with passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to empowering marginalized communities in Sri Lanka through the transformative power of education and healthcare. It all began in 2009, during a visit to Las Vegas, USA. I had the privilege

Meet Ruby

Hello, I am Kandiah Nithya Ruby, originally from Nuwaraeliya. After completing my advanced level studies in the arts area, I found myself as a student at DCI. Following the completion of my studies, the management graciously offered me the opportunity to transition from a student to a staff member. Embracing this chance, I've

2022 Letter from our Founder

Dear Family, Friends, and Community, An extraordinary 2022! Let the results speak for themselves! We completed our 11th annual and final Give Kids A Smile program in Las Vegas. Over the years, $500,000 in donated dental services were delivered to 100’s uninsured youngsters, by 100’s volunteers. Repeat volunteers and repeat patients met year after