The Municipal Government of Sapuca\u00ed-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.
\nThe 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.
\nIn 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:<\/p>\n
24 printed crowns
\n152 extractions
\n* 96 glass ionomer restorations
\n233 composite resin restorations
\n92 applications of fluoride varnish
\n57 endodontic treatments
\n20 composite resin restorations
\n* 3 fiberglass stakes
\n152 digital x-rays
\n15 sealants
\n101 scrapes
\n135 prophylactic treatments
\n09 total prostheses
\n18 partial dentures
\n* 2 soft tissue surgeries
\n37 scans
\n10 prosthesis repairs
\n132 guidelines on oral hygiene
\n07 extra prosthetic jobs
\n40 subgingival scrapings per quadrant
\n35 topical fluoride applications<\/p>\n
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.
\nMayor 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 Sapuca\u00ed-Mirim. This initiative reaffirms the municipality's commitment to the health and well-being of its citizens!<\/p>\n
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