I had the honor of volunteering with Dr. Jay Grossman through the "Homeless Not Toothless" program, providing dental care to veterans in need. Dr. Grossman’s compassion, leadership, and dedication to underserved communities were truly inspiring. He created a welcoming and professional environment where every volunteer felt valued and every patient treated with dignity. His commitment to giving back through dentistry left a lasting impact on me. Working alongside him deepened my understanding of the importance of access to care and strengthened my passion for service. It was a privilege to be part of such a meaningful initiative.
I had the chance to volunteer with Dr. Grossman through Homeless Not Toothless, and it was genuinely eye-opening. As someone currently serving in the military, it hit me hard to see how many veterans are going without basic dental care. One Navy vet I met had served multiple tours but had lost all his teeth and couldn’t afford dentures—he was forced to chew with his gums. It was heartbreaking to see someone who gave so much end up falling through the cracks like that. I’m really grateful I could be part of something that helped him, even in a small way.
I volunteered there as a UCLA dental student. The homeless individuals who visited seemed just like anyone else, which made me realize how important this place is. It gave me a deep sense of purpose to contribute to helping them rebuild their lives.
I was deeply moved by a homeless veteran I met at Dr. Grossman’s dental practice, whose story of resilience and service reminded me to be grateful for the life we have. Despite her difficult circumstances, she spoke with such strength and gratitude.
Volunteering at homeless not toothless was incredibly rewarding. The patients were very understanding and patient knowing they were receiving care from a dental student. They were also very thankful to be receiving treatment. It felt good making a difference in someone's life. In addition, I learned a lot in regards to dentistry and life from Dr. Jay.
As an UCLA student, I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Grossman at Homeless not Toothless and it was a great experience. All that people who need dental work but sometimes don't have enough resources can get a good treatment and we can see on their faces how grateful and happy they feel. That's what dentistry is about. Helping people getting back their smiles. Good job Dr. Grossman and it was a great pleasure working with you.
As a dental student volunteering through Homeless Not Toothless, I had the immense privilege of working under Dr. Grossman. It was an incredibly fulfilling and touching experience being able to work on our homeless veterans and women who have been victims of domestic abuse. I left each day thinking about the smiles on our patients' faces knowing that they had providers who had given them the time and care. I will never forget the tears of joy from a patient who finally received a new set of dentures, thanking us for the ability to smile and eat once more.
Working as a volunteer at the dental clinic was an incredible experience. The staff and Dr. Grossman provided exceptional care to every patient. Their dedication to improving the oral health of underserved populations was truly inspiring. It was a privilege to be part of such a wonderful team. I am excited to come back again and provide care to those who need it and do not often have access to the dental services we provide!
At Homeless Not Toothless, I had the honor of providing care to those unable to afford dental care. I saw a plethora of patients from different background including the homeless and veterans. It was extremely inspiring to see how grateful each and every patient was and to see how much of a difference I was making in their lives.
As a UCLA Volunteer I felt the incredible service that was offered by HNT to our community. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and filled with compassion.
This clinic is a beacon of hope for the underserved in our community. It's a place where selflessness and expertise come together to change lives. I am immensely proud to be a part of this organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to support a cause that truly makes a difference in the lives of veterans and the homeless. It's not just a dental clinic; it's a place that restores not only smiles but also hope and dignity.
Volunteering at Homeless Not Toothless during my time at UCLA dental school was profoundly rewarding. Dr. Grossman is not only a remarkable provider but a unique human being. He ensures patients feel comfortable and empowered while delivering dental care. His mentorship allowed me to flourish clinically, emphasizing continuous learning. Serving the veterans, we provided low-cost quality dental care, alleviating fears of both dentistry and associated costs. As a dental student, I felt fortunate to contribute to a program addressing the dental needs of those unable to afford care. Dr. Grossman's inspirational leadership fosters a culture of excellence and compassion at Homeless Not Toothless, a vital asset for LA's underserved population. Witnessing marginalized veterans receiving care and dignity affirmed the profound impact of compassionate volunteering in our community.
I volunteered as a dentist at Homeless Not Toothless. This is a great program that can help those without other resources to receive dental care. I helped people improve their smiles, get out of pain, and increase their confidence, through compassionate, thorough care.
I had the amazing opportunity to spend over 10 hours volunteering with HNT and I saw firsthand the positive impact this program and Dr. Grossman had on the patients he serves! Thank you for the opportunity.
I had a chance to work with Dr. Grossman at Homeless not Toothless and witnessed an amazing testimony. The patient went from being depressed to being able to dress up and find a job. Dr. Grossman and the Homeless Not Toothless program are putting a great impact on the less fortunate people's life.
Working alongside Dr. Jay Grossman in his clinic was an awe-inspiring experience. Witnessing the profound impact I had on numerous veterans, all seeking a solution to restore their smiles, deeply moved me. The satisfaction of seeing patients walk away with joy and contentment made me feel empowered, knowing that I was actively contributing to positive change in their lives.
Spent my last rotation in dental school here at HNT. We were able to serve many veterans and homeless individuals and provide them with low cost dental care; it was an amazing experience to serve these individuals. Many people are generally scared of the dentist. Many are also very fearful of the costs associated with getting quality dental work. Through HNT, we were able to provide quality dental work at a reduced cost. It was amazing to see the results and see these patients who've had very hard lives get the care they deserve, one patient remarked that it was "his best experience ever" with a dentist.
Fulfilling my last UCLA rotation at HNT, I have been through a couple rounds of learning at various dental practices. HNT greatly differed from my previous rotations by emphasizing the importance of public service, teaching me that we chose this path ultimately to help others. I still remember all of my patients because the work that's performed at this clinic has had such an impact on each individual patient in need, and subsequently left a profoundly gratifying memory in me. Wouldn't think twice to go back and do more work there, Dr. Grossman is just awesome in every way! There should be more dentists like him that are trying to make a better change in this world.
I'll never forget the veteran who began tearing up as he looked at his new smile with his new set of dentures, after I gave him the handheld mirror. Needless to say, volunteering at Homeless Not Toothless was a very rewarding and fulfilling experience for myself, and also for the patients we served. I also learned an incredible amount about our veterans, and felt like this was equally as beneficial of an experience for me, as a volunteer.
Many patients come from other states to get to homeless not toothless foundation! Moving initiative that changes the quality of life of many! Pleasant and relaxing environment for homeless people to receive care!
I had the amazing experience of volunteering and providing dental work to the homeless veterans that came into the practice. This is, hands-down, the best nonproft that I have ever volunteered with. Dr. Grossman and his amazing staff care so much about this population. It was a pleasure and an honor to volunteer for this cause.
Homeless Not Toothless is a spectacular nonprofit that assists in providing dental care to the homeless, veterans, and foster children! The work that Dr. Grossman and his volunteers have done is heartening. This is an exceptional nonprofit and I would not hesitate to recommend it any individual in need of dental care.
I had the privilege to recently hear Dr. Grossman lecture to my class at the NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Grossman shared with us the importance of helping those in need. The single digit overhead of the nonprofit is astonishing and ensures me that my donation is doing directly towards patient care.
The work that Homeless Not Toothless and Dr. Grossman have done is absolutely inspiring! Dr. Grossman has provided treatment to over 100,000 patients that would otherwise be neglected of proper dental care. Additionally, he is paying it forward by mentoring the next generation of dentists to be philanthropic as well.
Dr. Grossman has created an extremely welcoming environment where the less fortunate can come to receive pro bono dental care. He is a magnificent mentor and I aspire to be like him one day!
I recently attended Dr. Grossman’s lecture at my dental school. I was left amazed by how much Homeless Not Toothless has done for the greater Los Angeles community. He provides endless attention and care to his patients while raising their pride and dignity.
Dr. Grossman recently lectured to my NYU Dental class about philanthropy and his nonprofit. Dr. Grossman showed our class the difference you could make as a dentist within your community. What he has done with Homeless Not Toothless is truly incredible and my eyes were opened to the being philanthropic myself one day.
I had the privilege of working at Homeless not toothless under a rotation for UCLA. During my time there, we were able to offer help to our veterans, underprivileged families, and survivors of abuse.
I extracted teeth for a woman who had undergone violent domestic abuse. Her teeth reached the point of extraction because she had experienced so much physical trauma. We extracted all her teeth for her and gave her immediate new dentures. The smile on her face, new teeth, and tears in her eyes said it all.
Rarely in life, do we come across such moments where we can experience the difference we made in someone's life in real-time. I am glad I got to be at HNT to experience one of these moments.
This nonprofit does incredible and meaningful work. While there I provided free dental care to child refugees, the homeless and women who escaped domestic abuse. It’s humbling to see how this organization seems to be their only hope to access affordable/free dental care on a regular basis.
It was an honor getting to work alongside Dr. Grossman and his staff while volunteering at Homeless Not Toothless. His demeanor and treatment of the patients were well above the status quo, and he really showed an effort to learn more about the individual in the chair. I would recommend anyone who is struggling to reach care, to consider coming to this office.
I volunteered with Homeless Not Toothless this past month. and this was a very heart warming experience. So many people cannot afford and are denied dental care, but this organization changes everything. I am a dental student and I was able to provide free care to so many patient. Treatments ranged from fillings to extracting tooth, both of which relieved pain for patients. I am extremely grateful for this experience!
Dr. Grossman is a fascinating human being and an expert in the field of dentistry. At HNT he treats people with respect and compassion regardless of their socioeconomic status and background. He is an amazing educator who never hesitate to share his knowledge and ideas. During my rotation at HNT as a fourth year UCLA dental student I learned how can I fulfill my career with love and passion for my patients and staff. I learned that I can make my career full of joy and my job as my second home.
It was a pleasure working with Dr Grossman, not only learning from him about how to care for patients but being able to give back to a vulnerable community. Dr. Grossman treats every patient with dignity and respect and it’s amazing to see the happiness and relief people feel when they come in knowing they can have their dental needs taken care of.
As a 4th year dental student at UCLA, I had the unique privilege of working with Dr. Jay Grossman and his team in providing high quality and transformative dental care to the local underserved homeless population. Dr. Grossman is an excellent clinician and educator; he gives his students an opportunity to grasp an understanding of real world dentistry while also delivering treatments with care and compassion.
As a 4th year UCLA dental student who will be heading off to residency next year, this program really reinforced why I chose to enter the dental profession in the first place. I was able to learn to really develop my leadership skills and learn to work better and faster. More importantly, I was able to see how my dentistry could better the lives of the less fortunate, and in particular I treated victims of domestic violence and homeless veterans.
As a UCLA Dental student, I was a volunteer student doctor at Dr. Grossman's Homeless Not Toothless program. It was an amazing experience being able to serve LA's homeless population and help them get the dental care they need, but cannot afford. Dr. Grossman compassionately cares for these patients, especially the homeless veterans in the area. He donates so much of his time, energy, and finances into helping these people. This program does so much good for people who are in so much need.
As a volunteer dentist, Dr. Grossman helped lead the way in providing truly valuable care that changes the lives of the less fortunate. It was not uncommon to see patients shed tears of joy after seeing their restorations, prostheses, and overall treatment completed. And all this, while holding the upmost standard of care of all patients, no matter what their background is financially. All are treated equal with the upmost respect, and to see such selflessness was truly heartwarming. I will definitely be returning as a volunteer in the coming months to help Dr. Grossman in his charity.
As a dental volunteer, I was rewarded with an amazing opportunity to truly give back to those in need at Homeless Not Toothless. Dr Grossman's care for his patients and passion to educate his volunteers allows creates a wonderful environment of next-level dental care.
As a dental student at UCLA, I was fortunate enough to be selected to volunteer at Dr. Grossman's Homeless Not Toothless program in Los Angeles. I was able to provide quality dental care to individuals who would otherwise have no ability to pay for any of the dental care they needed. Dr. Grossman himself is an inspiration and is able to balance professionalism with a light-hearted attitude that motivates everyone around him and creates a culture of excellence and caring. Homeless Not Toothless is a unique and valuable asset to the greater LA area and I hope to see it grow even more in the coming years.
I volunteered in this practice as a dental student under Dr. Grossman's supervision. He provides excellent care to the Los Angeles homeless population. Dr. Grossman is professional, knowledgable, caring, and inspiring. I highly recommend him and the HNT program.
Excellent experience working with Dr. Grossman and Homeless Not Toothless. This non-profit does a fantastic job reaching the members of our community who need help the most and making a profound impact on their lives.
It was great helping provide free dental care to the disadvantaged and getting more experience interacting with people from different backgrounds. A great learning experience.
I really enjoyed my experience volunteering with HNT & Dr. Grossman. I was able to provide care for people in need, while also improving my own clinical skills & confidence. Under Dr. Grossman's mentorship, I was able to grow as a clinician while doing rewarding work. Dr. Grossman was a great mentor to work with, and it was amazing to see the care he puts into giving back to the community.
Volunteering at Homeless Not Toothless was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had as a UCLA dental student. Dr. Grossman is a wonderful provider who seamlessly puts all of his patients at ease while delivering top-notch quality dental care. On top of that, Dr. Grossman is an invaluable mentor who has allowed me to clinically flourish by making sure that I learn something new every step of the way. Few people will go above and beyond to personally teach the next generation of dentists but Dr. Grossman is definitely one to go the extra mile.
I had an amazing time here as a UCLA dental student! I was given the autonomy to grow and learn, but Dr. Grossman was always available to address any concerns. He truly cares about his patients, and I learned so much about how to be a confident, caring, and competent dental provider.
I had a great time volunteering at HNT as a UCLA dental student. Not only is Dr. Grossman an amazing provider who truly cares about his patients, but he is also an incredible mentor, going above and beyond to make sure I was taking away something important each and every session. I will always remember my time here and hope to be able to serve my community in the same way Dr. Grossman has in the future - it is truly something heartwarming and inspiring to see. Also shoutout to the entire office staff for being so helpful and welcoming!
I really enjoyed my experience with Dr. Grossman at Homeless Not Toothless. It's so awesome to see a dentist who is so knowledgable, kind , and also have a desire to serve the underserved. He really treats every patient like family and is also a great mentor for students as well.
Dr. Grossman is an extremely kind and caring mentor and the way he runs the practice was truly inspiring to me. I learned a lot from seeing his interactions with his patients and gave me great advice regarding dental care and handling a private practice!
I had the most excellent experience in working at Dr. Grossman's office as a UCLA Dental Student. He is an exceptionally kindhearted individual who really treats his patients like family. I learned a great deal about how to treat patients in my time working at the clinic, and he really took time to mentor me while providing us with autonomy in seeing patients. This was an amazing experience and a truly incredible program!
As a UCLA dental student I was able to provide free care to patients of the Homeless not Toothless program. It was an excellent experience that taught me a lot and left me feeling satisfied for having help someone in need. The office and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Dr. Grossman is a great mentor and cares a lot for the students and his patients.
It was a pleasure working with Dr. Grossman at Homeless not Toothless. His expertise, work ethic, and compassion towards the underserved have truly inspired me to be a better dental care provider. His empathy towards his patients, workers, learners, and volunteers like myself help make the world a better place!
I had a great time volunteering at Dr. Jay's office as a dental student. He treats his patients with respect and shows genuine care. He also takes time to teach me new techniques and engages me in treatment planning. His staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I'm glad to have been a part of this meaningful program.
Jay, I recently heard about this wonderful program you have created from your Mom Joan. She shared your start and your vision and all the hard work you have put in to make this the success is is today. Mazel Tov to you and all the pieces it takes to make this wonderful program work. Plan to make a small donation.
I have supported this charity from the beginning. Between it’s overarching commitment, engagement of community, level of care, and the fact that they put over 90% of all money raised back into raising the pride and dignity of veterans, the homeless,
and children in foster care one smile at a time, makes me proud to contribute and be part of this tribe! This organization should be everywhere!
Homeless Not Toothless in an inspirational organization. Theirs is a story of humanitarianism and truly giving back to the community. Seeing my contributions make a real difference is heartwarming.
Dr Grossman and his staff have always been associated and / or affiliated with some form of “ giving back “ programs and/ or charities such as this one that I know mean a great deal to Dr Grossman, personally .
He has always been a champion of the less fortunate and continues to strive for excellence in his field at the same time!
I have a tremendous amount of respect for his clinic , and his charities , none more than this one.!
Zach Samios
There is truly nothing more rewarding than knowing you are helping out someone who who has given back to their country and also to those who do not have the means to help themselves. This organization is top notch and I will never hesitate to continue donating to their cause.
I am beyond proud to say that i am a strong supporter and advocate for the care that Homeless Not Toothless provides. Contributing to such an amazing cause gives me all of the feels. I know that when i make a donation, I am actually helping make a difference in someone's life. I will continue to give HNT my full support for years and years to come!
Homeless Not Toothless is one of the best organizations around. You know where your money is going when you donate and that is rare these days. The help HNT does for the homeless, foster children and women is incredible and I am proud to help and support this amazing organization.
I met the founder Dr. Jay of this nonprofit years ago as he was in the process of launching it. Seeing how this was created and what it provides for not just the vets / homeless, but the environment that’s all around it. I’ve donated before and will continue to do so. What a unique and amazing thing to do for people. Thank you to the American Legion for supporting this non profit as well!
I have been volunteering with Dr. Grossman for many months and I have the had the pleasure of learning so much from him. My time at Homeless Not Toothless has been very rewarding. I have been very fortunate to be able to volunteer with the nonprofit, expanding my exposure into dentistry and really making a difference in patients lives!
I had a great time volunteering at Homeless Not Toothless. Dr. Grossman is great with both the volunteers and his patients. He always makes sure that I as a volunteer learn something and enjoy my time here!
I worked at Homeless Not Toothless as a dental volunteer from UCLA and had a very meaningful experience providing service for the LA homeless population. They treat all the patients with dignity and respect and provide an exceptional service that is desperately needed in LA.
Homeless Not Toothless is a nonprofit that I have had the privilege to be heavily involved with for several months now. Dr. Jay Grossman is an extraordinary individual committed to leaving this planet better off than he found it. Dr. Grossman’s commitment to providing dental care to the less fortunate is remarkable. As a student pursuing a career in dentistry, the philanthropic mindset of Dr. Grossman is one that I hope to one day achieve as a future health care provider. Cheers to 27 years & the treatment of over 60,000 patients.
As a volunteer at homeless not toothless I get to see the behind the scenes action at the office. I can honestly say that Dr.Grossman enjoys giving back to the community. He goes above and beyond to make the patients feel comfortable by providing noise cancelling headphones, chapstick and explaining any procedure thoroughly. He ensures that the patient’s time is respected by minimizing waiting room times and makes sure that all of the patients’ dental needs are met. The entire office works as a team and the best part is that everyone is full of energy and empathy which provides a welcoming and trusting environment.
I had a great experience treating patients as a third year dental student. Dr. Grossman is very engaging, with a genuine drive to help the community which rubs off on people around him. The staff are also very helpful and welcoming.
This is my favorite office to visit. It's a great atmosphere. The people working here are enthusiastic and have excellent customer service. I'm a USMC Veteran and I recommend this office to anyone in the area. You won't be disappointed.
Excellent organization. Very clearly serves a need in the community. Opportunities to both learn and help those in need.
I've been volunteering and fundraising for Homeless Not Toothless for a few years and I love being able to see the funds we raise go directly to patent care. Its truly a organization that when you donate the money, it makes a huge difference. If I could tell everyone about the work Homeless Not Toothless I would! Love these guys!