“To become a dentist has allowed me to continue to fulfill my desire to make a difference in the lives of others. By eliminating pain and restoring smiles, dentistry has given me the opportunity to help others every day. Our team can truly feel the difference.”
— Dr. Franklin Rios
Community Outreach at Baymeadows Park Dental
At Baymeadows Park Dental, giving back to the community is a core part of who we are. Dr. Rios has always believed in using his skills to serve those in need and create meaningful change beyond the dental chair.
Over the years, Dr. Rios has volunteered with several outreach programs, including:
- Give Kids a Smile Day
- Florida Baptist Convention Mobile Dental Unit
- Florida Mission of Mercy
- Free Dentistry Days hosted at our office, delivering over $25,000 in free
dental care in a single day - A week-long dental mission trip to the Dominican Republic while in dental school
In addition to providing direct dental care, our team is committed to supporting the broader needs of the community. We’ve organized multiple food drives in collaboration with the City Rescue Mission, helping provide essentials to families in need. Each year, we also host Halloween Candy Buy Back events in partnership with Operation Gratitude, where kids trade their candy for prizes—and their donations go to support U.S. troops overseas.
Dr. Rios hopes to soon take his sons on a future mission trip, so they too can experience the incredible joy that comes from serving others.
