Stories & Smiles

Delivering dental tools, building healthier futures—one shipment at a time.

Smiles for Everyone Foundation has launched its first international shipment of dental supplies to Rwanda, with Ghana next in line. Thanks to Henry Schein, our teams now have the tools they need to focus on what matters most: caring for patients.

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✈️ First International Supply Shipment: Rwanda Receives Essential Dental Tools

Every great mission needs the right tools.

After months of careful planning and coordination, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) is proud to announce the launch of our first international shipment of dental supplies to our outposts. This marks a major step forward in equipping our global teams to provide high-quality, compassionate dental care where it’s needed most.

Honoring Bravery and Compassion​

🦷 Tools That Transform Care

Thanks to our partnership with Henry Schein, this first shipment includes:

  • Essential dental units

  • Hand instruments

  • Consumables and supplies for daily treatment


By ensuring our outposts have the equipment they need, we allow our dentists and volunteers to focus on what matters most: caring for patients with professionalism, safety, and compassion.

Expanding Global Reach with Critical Supplies​

🌍 Rwanda First, Ghana Next

The first shipment is already on its way to Rwanda, where our team is preparing to serve 4,200 students this summer. Following close behind, Ghana will be next in line to receive critical resources to support its outreach programs.

This is more than just a delivery—it’s the start of a stronger global supply chain that will keep our international outposts equipped and empowered for years to come.

Why it matters

Why It Matters

With this milestone, we’re not just sending supplies—we’re expanding our reach, growing our impact, and bringing the promise of dental care to thousands more people worldwide.


And this is only the beginning.

Conclusion

Together with our partners and supporters, Smiles for Everyone Foundation is building a future where access to dental care is not a privilege, but a reality for communities around the world. This first shipment to Rwanda is just the beginning—every box, every tool, and every smile brings us closer to a world full of healthier futures. 💛🌍

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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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