Stories & Smiles

Smiles Are Coming to Zimbabwe

Smiles for Everyone Foundation is preparing to launch a new outpost in Zimbabwe, working alongside Celebration Health, ZIMWORX, and local dental leaders to build sustainable access to essential dental care in underserved communities.

Building a Foundation for Smiles: SFEF Prepares to Launch in Zimbabwe

Building a Foundation for Smiles: SFEF Prepares to Launch in Zimbabwe

Every new outpost begins long before the first patient sits in a dental chair. It starts with strong partnerships, local leadership, careful preparation, and a shared commitment to bringing dental care to communities that need it most.


The Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFEF) is excited to be in the preparation and launch phase of a new outpost in Zimbabwe. This expansion will help create greater access to essential dental care for underserved and rural communities, while establishing a program designed for meaningful, long-term impact.

Building Through Local Partnership

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Building Through Local Partnership

At the heart of this new outpost is SFEF’s partnership with Celebration Health. Working closely with trusted organizations on the ground helps ensure that programs are locally led, culturally appropriate, and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.


Rather than simply bringing dental services into a community, SFEF believes in building sustainable programs alongside local partners. This approach helps create a stronger foundation for care that can continue to grow and serve more people over time.

Corporate Support Creating Lasting Impact

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Corporate Support Creating Lasting Impact

We are also deeply grateful for the generous corporate sponsorship of ZIMWORX.


Their support is helping lay the groundwork needed to bring this new outpost to life. Partnerships like this demonstrate how businesses and nonprofit organizations can work together to expand access to healthcare and create healthier communities.


For SFEF, corporate sponsorship means more than financial support. It means having partners who share our belief that quality dental care should be within reach for everyone.

Local Leadership for Zimbabwe

Local Leadership for Zimbabwe

Strong programs need strong people behind them.


We are pleased to welcome Dr. Freeblessing as Lead Doctor for the Zimbabwe outpost. Alongside Ms. Nkosie and her team, who are providing essential administrative leadership and NGO coordination, the team is working to prepare the outpost for the communities it will eventually serve.


From establishing local processes to coordinating teams and resources, this preparation is essential to creating dental programs that are safe, professional, resilient, and effective.

Preparing Today for the Smiles of Tomorrow

Preparing Today for the Smiles of Tomorrow

The groundwork happening now may not always be visible, but it is an essential part of creating sustainable change.
By investing in local leadership, trusted partnerships, and careful planning, Smiles for Everyone Foundation is preparing to bring compassionate dental care to more people while building a program that can respond to the unique needs of communities across Zimbabwe.
We can’t wait to see this new outpost come to life—and the smiles that will follow.

Conclusion

Conclusion

Every lasting smile begins with a strong foundation. Through the dedication of our local team and the support of Celebration Health and ZIMWORX, SFEF is taking important steps toward expanding access to dental care in Zimbabwe. Together, we’re building more than a new outpost—we’re building the partnerships, resources, and local leadership needed to create healthier communities for years to come.

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Costa Rica

Also launched in January 2026, the Costa Rica outpost is building relationships with local providers and organizations to support access to quality dental care. The team is currently focused on infrastructure setup, collaboration opportunities, and planning initial clinical outreaches.

Zambia

Set to launch in October 2026, the Zambia outpost is in its planning phase, with an emphasis on community engagement and long-term sustainability. Preparations include identifying local partners, securing resources, and developing outreach strategies to address significant unmet dental needs

Zimbabwe

Launched in January 2026, the Zimbabwe outpost is focused on establishing local partnerships and assessing community needs to deliver sustainable dental care. Early efforts center on equipment support, volunteer coordination, and laying the groundwork for future outreach programs in underserved communities.

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

Shirley Grissetti

Administrator

Dr. Paulina Sanchez

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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