Outposts All Over The World
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation currently supports international outposts in Ghana, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, the Philippines, Rwanda and Thailand. We provide needed equipment, supplies and funding to support local volunteers as well as clinical training and best practice sharing. Smile Brands affiliated providers and support staff visit our International Outposts to assist in the delivery of free dental services for people in need.
Dental cavities are the most common and most preventable disease across the globe
In developing countries, the number of dentists for the population may be as high as one dentist to one million people.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.