Grant helps Todos Juntos provide dental care for children

Last year, Todos Juntos provided 35,000 dental treatments for children living in desperately poor communities in Buenos Aires.  The charity was established in 2005, after its founder, Fiona Watson, realised the extent of tooth decay among Argentinian children and the effect that a lack of access to dental services was having on their lives.  Many were suffering severe dental pain which affected their ability to eat, talk and smile.  Todos Juntos now operates three Sonrisa (meaning smile) clinics in Buenos Aries which provide free dental treatment for underprivileged children.  The charity also runs oral health education sessions in surrounding schools, distributes toothbrushes and toothpaste and gives one-to-one hygiene sessions for all its young patients.  Services are provided by Argentinian dentists funded by Todos Juntos.

Dentaid supports projects around the world that improve access to safe, sustainable and affordable dental care. In addition to running its own oral health programmes, the charity funds schemes delivered by a range of partners and is delighted to support Todos Juntos with a grant of £2,000.