Dentista brasileiro percorre o mundo para transformar sorrisos
Felipe Rossi, founder and president of the NGO ‘Por1Sorriso’ (For1Smile), travels to various places in Brazil and around the world, offering free dental services in underserved communities. According to estimates from the Federal Council of Dentistry, about 20 million Brazilians have never been to the dentist. Among the main reasons is the lack of money. With the goal of overcoming this obstacle and offering free dental treatment, the NGO serves needy populations both inside and outside Brazil.
The NGO is responsible for all the necessary infrastructure to carry out dental care.
The treatment is complete. Examinations are performed to identify each patient's problems and determine the necessary procedures. – Reproduction/Instagram
The actions go beyond national borders and also take place in two East African countries: Kenya and Mozambique. - Reproduction/Instagram
The activities take place in spaces provided by the organization's partners or by the municipal government. – Reproduction/Instagram
The NGO is present where dental care is absent. Partner projects identify the need for help, and often, research is conducted with the municipality's health department – Reproduction/Instagram
Each campaign in Brazil lasts five days, at an average cost of R$ 20,000. Felipe says that during that time, the team is able to perform about 1,500 dental procedures. – Reproduction/Instagram
Daniele Souza, 26, a resident of Nova Olinda, did not hide her emotion with her new smile – Reproduction/Instagram
“We take care of the patient's entire mouth according to their needs, with free care,” says the dentist. Dona Célia, from Nova Olinda, loved it. - Reproduction/Instagram
In 2019, surgical missions were carried out in Porto Velho (RO), Santarém (PA), and Mossoró (RN). The NGO has a network of local partners, including hospitals that donate their operating rooms for the procedures. – Reproduction/Instagram
The care follows standards established by the WHO (World Health Organization). To undergo the surgery, the person must be in good health, which is evaluated by the screening team. Mr. Manoel, 65 years old, loved his new smile – Reproduction/Instagram
Dentist Felipe Rossi during a volunteer initiative – Reproduction/Twitter
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