Smile Brands Inc. Affiliated Volunteers Hand-Deliver 75 Smiles in Westminster, CA!

On Sunday, February 24th, nearly 50 volunteers were eager to give back at our Westminster Day of Giving. Doctors, hygienists, office support, and business support staff from Smile Brands Inc. affiliated offices across Southern California all arrived at Newport Dental to give back Smiles to community members in need.

Patients were informed about the event through the Smiles for Everyone Foundation’s partnership with local nonprofits. Some of those organizations included Miracles for Kids, an assistance program for critically-ill children, Working Wardrobes, a program that donates professional work attire, Grandma’s House of Hope, a transitional housing facility, and Orange County United Way, an organization dedicated to community enhancement. Every patient was welcomed by a warm Team of volunteers who ensured that their entire visit was enjoyable from start to finish.

The compassion and dedication from the Westminster Team is what made it possible for 75 low-income patients to receive nearly $60,000 in donated dentistry. Patients were extremely grateful for the overwhelming support provided to their community, and some were pleasantly surprised by how efficiently the Team worked. “The staff was fast and stayed consistent,” commented Pricilla D. “The dentist paid close attention to my concerns and took note of what I may need to do in the near future. I was astonished, and I’m grateful for everything!”

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation would like to thank all of the fantastic volunteers who made this event possible, including Dr. Viet Dinh, Dr. Julia Fosman, Dr. Kirk Hobock, Dr. Stanley Hong, Dr. Tam Ton and Dr. Victor Zapata, for helping to fulfill the Foundation’s mission of delivering Smiles for Everyone in Westminster, CA!

 

 

 

Philippines

Rache Macaranas

Administrator

Col. Percy Macaranas

Administrator

Operating from two locations (Mindanao and Luzon), the Philippines team bring dental care to those most in need, including PDLs (Persons Deprived of Liberty) in city jails and remote tribes like T’boli tribe that often require seven hours or more of travel over rough roads to reach them.

Laos

Dr. Sonexay Kounlavong

Lead Dentist

Good Begin

Administrator

Though they faced economic challenges and massive regional flooding in 2024, the Laos team worked hard to serve their community, including students attending a monastary. This outpost was organically developed by the Thai team, and the two regularly do outreach together.

Rwanda

Dr. Jesse Wong

Lead Dentist

Launched in January 2025, our newest outpost is led by Dr. Jesse Wong, a Canadian dentist who has lived in Rwanda for 10+ years.

With just two dentists for every 100,000 people in the country, the team is gearing up to treat over 4,000 people in their first year of operation, meeting serious needs in the region, where tooth decay in up to 50% of children is due to high levels of fluoride in the drinking water.

Thailand

Dr. Wata Siyootagrai

Lead Dentist

Narissara (Oh) Jearajetchai

Administrator

Working tirelessly to build partnerships and expand operations, our Thailand outpost has served schools, communities and remote tribes.

In 2024, they have placed their focus to serving refugees from Myanmar, the homeless, children in orphanages, and sex workers—those who have the least access to dental care.

Ghana

Dr. Tinuola Esther Mark

Lead Dentist

Kwesi Oduro-Korankye

Administrator

Ghana won the 2024 Outpost of the Year Award for its outstanding work. By partnering with the Ghana Health Service, this outpost has recruited and assigned dentists to each district of the Ashanti region, ensuring comprehensive care.

Paraguay

Judah Mooney

Director, Diaconia

Pablo Ortiz

Administrator

Dr. Andrea Lopez

Lead Dentist

Paraguay was our first outpost, and began with one doctor serving once a month.


Today, the Paraguay team operates a mobile clinic, partners with dentists at their clinics, and runs a program at Guternburg School.

Central America

Dr. Reyes

Lead Administrator

A dedicated team of volunteer dentists provide much-needed care to communities in need. This year, the outpost partnered with a youth organization, offering services and education to children and adolescents who otherwise don’t have access to dental care.

Mexico

Jesus Perez

Director

Using innovative strategies and technology to increase efficiency and overcome barriers, the Mexico outpost is connected with key universities in the area to collaborate with dental school students.



The team also opened a Smiles Dental Consultation Room for patients who need follow-up from the larger outreaches.

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