Providing Oral Health Supplies to Underserved Communities
The Brighter Smiles initiative
Providing Oral Health Supplies to Underserved Communities
The Brighter Smiles initiative
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Brighter Smiles Initiative has been dedicated to bridging disparities in oral healthcare for underserved communities in the Bay Area since 2023. Through education, advocacy, and access to essential dental supplies, we empower individuals with the knowledge and tools needed for lifelong oral health. We welcome financial contributions and donations of toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and educational resources to support our mission. Together, we can create brighter, healthier smiles and make a lasting impact on our community.
Meet our Founders
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Hi! I'm Diba Zarenejad, Co-Founder and Executive President of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI). Over the past year, BSI has successfully achieved its goals, both locally and globally. The idea for this initiative began during my role as Education Outreach Coordinator in the UC Berkeley Pre-Dental Society, where Rachael and I saw first
Hi! I'm Diba Zarenejad, Co-Founder and Executive President of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI). Over the past year, BSI has successfully achieved its goals, both locally and globally. The idea for this initiative began during my role as Education Outreach Coordinator in the UC Berkeley Pre-Dental Society, where Rachael and I saw firsthand the disparities in oral healthcare access. Currently, as an intern at the UCSF Community Dental Clinic and the Community Service Director of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley, I am committed to bridging gaps in oral health through BSI's donations and outreach efforts. I've applied to dental schools this cycle and am excited to expand BSI's mission to whichever dental school I attend, bringing brighter smiles to even more communities.
Rachael Lamden
Diba Zare Nejad
Diba Zare Nejad
Hi! I’m Rachael Lamden, Co-Founder of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI), which was founded over a year ago while I was President of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley. Seeing the need for more real-life exposure to dentistry, I aimed to bridge the gaps in oral healthcare access that many face.
Volunteering with non-profits like Lucen
Hi! I’m Rachael Lamden, Co-Founder of the Brighter Smiles Initiative (BSI), which was founded over a year ago while I was President of the Pre-Dental Society at UC Berkeley. Seeing the need for more real-life exposure to dentistry, I aimed to bridge the gaps in oral healthcare access that many face.
Volunteering with non-profits like Lucent Dental highlighted the disparities in care, reinforcing my belief that oral healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. Alongside my Co-Founder Diba and our team, we’ve recruited volunteers, raised awareness, and established a donation profile to support our mission.
Now, as a dental student at USC, I’m excited to continue expanding BSI and making a lasting impact in the field.
Meet our Chair Committee
Nysa
Caroline
Caroline
Public Relations Officer
Caroline
Caroline
Caroline
Outreach Officer
Faisal
Caroline
Faisal
Finance Officer
Kyle
Jennifer
Jennifer
Finance Officer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
Donation Coordination Officer
Billie
Jennifer
Billie
Donation Coordination Officer