ONG POR 1 SORRISO
The Municipal Government of Sapucaí-Mirim, through the Health Secretariat, in partnership with the NGO Por 1 Sorriso, carried out an initiative between March 24th and 30th, 2025, focused on providing dental care to the underprivileged population. The objective was to offer complete dental consultations and treatments, ensuring better health and quality of life for the residents.
The NGO For 1 Smile was present in the municipality with a team composed of volunteers from various parts of Brazil, including dentists, students, employees, prosthetists, coordinators, assistants, a photographer, and a driver.
In total, 1,370 procedures were performed in 154 dental appointments across major specialties, such as esthetic dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, surgery, and pediatric dentistry, all carried out with high-quality materials and equipment. Among the procedures performed, the following stand out:
24 printed crowns
152 extractions
* 96 glass ionomer restorations
233 composite resin restorations
92 applications of fluoride varnish
57 endodontic treatments
20 composite resin restorations
* 3 fiberglass stakes
152 digital x-rays
15 sealants
101 scrapes
135 prophylactic treatments
09 total prostheses
18 partial dentures
* 2 soft tissue surgeries
37 scans
10 prosthesis repairs
132 guidelines on oral hygiene
07 extra prosthetic jobs
40 subgingival scrapings per quadrant
35 topical fluoride applications
All patients received guidance after their appointments and oral hygiene kits provided by the sponsor Oral-B, containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouthwash.
Mayor Nilsinho, Vice-Mayor Viviane, and the City Councilors thank the NGO Por 1 Sorriso for their partnership, trust, and excellent services provided to the population of Sapucaí-Mirim. This initiative reaffirms the municipality's commitment to the health and well-being of its citizens!
News website: https://www.sapucaimirim.mg.gov.br/portal/noticias/0/3/115379/ong-por-1-sorriso/
