Our Unwavering Commitment

let your light shine

We believe there is a light within every person. Sometimes, life's circumstances make it difficult to see just how brightly that light can shine.

At SHINE Dental Missions, we come together with one simple purpose: to care for people, to bring hope, and to remind those we serve of the beauty, strength, and potential they already carry within them.

When someone sits in our dental chair, we see more than a patient. We see a person with a story, dreams, struggles, and a future worth believing in. Through compassionate dental care, genuine human connection, and a little kindness, we hope to reflect their light back to them.

Because SHINE isn't about how brightly we shine.

It's about helping others discover how brightly they can shine for themselves.

The Minds Behind the Mission

Dr. Regina Espinoza

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For Dr. Espinoza, DDS, MBA, FICD, dentistry has always been about more than treating teeth. It's about people, connection, and the opportunity to make someone feel seen and cared for. With roots in El Salvador and years of experience leading dental missions, she founded SHINE with the belief that even the smallest acts of kindness can create lasting change.

Elizabeth Rutherford

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Behind every mission are countless hours of planning, teamwork, and love. Elizabeth helps turn SHINE's vision into reality by building relationships, creating opportunities, and bringing people together. Her work is driven by a commitment to helping SHINE grow while keeping its greatest purpose at heart: the people we serve.

Shine Family

VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

SHINE is more than a team. We are a family of people who believe that compassion has the power to change lives. From dental professionals and students to volunteers and local partners, we bring different talents but share one heart: to serve with humility, learn from one another, and leave every community a little brighter than we found it.

Areas of Expertise

Care From The Heart

Restoring Smiles & Confidence

Growing Through Service

Building Lasting Hope