When service becomes part of a practice’s culture, it extends far beyond the walls of the office.
Grace Kemmet, Office Manager at Kemmet Dental Design, recently traveled alongside her husband, Dr. Lindell Kemmet, to Chiapas, Mexico to serve on a humanitarian trip with the Smiles for Life Foundation and the Crown Council.
Their journey took them to the communities of Chiapa de Corzo and Larráinzar, where they partnered with local leaders, medical students, and health officials to provide much-needed dental care.
On their very first clinic day, the community held a 45-minute welcoming ceremony before treatment even began. Local children danced and sang. Handmade signs displayed each team member’s name. Expressions of gratitude filled the air. Even the Secretary of Health attended to show support.
It was a moving reminder that this work is about more than dentistry — it’s about partnership.
Later in Larráinzar, the team set up care inside a local school and were welcomed once again with singing, signs, and heartfelt appreciation. The Governor of Chiapas and regional health officials came personally to thank the team for their service — a powerful affirmation of how deeply these collaborations matter.
Throughout the trip, Grace captured what these experiences are truly about: showing up for people who need care, serving alongside others who share a common purpose, and witnessing firsthand how meaningful even a few days of service can be.
For Dr. Lindell and Grace Kemmet, this was more than a mission trip. It was a reflection of the culture they cultivate at home — one rooted in compassion, generosity, and leadership.
Every humanitarian trip changes lives — both in the communities served and in the hearts of those who go.
And because leaders like the Kemmets continue to say “yes” to service, more smiles — and more hope — are shared around the world.