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Smiles Movement

Creating Healthy Smiles In Low-Income Communities​

Offering dental volunteer opportunities to bring essential care and education to communities that need it most. Your skills can change lives.

 

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who we are

Bringing Dental Care to Communities That Need It Most

Welcome to Smiles Movement, a specialized division of the MEDLIFE, committed to delivering essential dental care to underserved communities in Peru & Ecuador. Our mission is simple: bring back smiles to those who don’t have the means to create their own. Through dental mobile clinics, follow-up dental care, and volunteer spirit, we have touched the lives of thousands who previously lacked access to even basic dental care.

 

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who we are

Bringing Dental Care to Communities That Need It Most

Welcome to Smiles Movement, a specialized division of the MEDLIFE, committed to delivering essential dental care to underserved communities in Peru & Ecuador. Our mission is simple: bring back smiles to those who don’t have the means to create their own. Through dental mobile clinics, follow-up dental care, and volunteer spirit, we have touched the lives of thousands who previously lacked access to even basic dental care.

More Than a Mission Trip

The Smiles Movement Service Learning Trips provides free, high-quality dental care directly to communities that lack access to basic services. Staffed by local practitioners from the MED Dental clinic, students will work directly with dental professionals to provide quality care.

Volunteers function in a variety of roles including:

  • Patient registration
  • Station set-up
  • Instrument preparation
  • Shadow dentists throughout procedures like extractions, fillings, and cleanings
  • Lead adolescent dental education workshops.
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Why Volunteer With Us

The Smiles Movement Difference

Listening to Community Needs
Become a volunteer if you are motivated & ready to support people and the community.
Permanent Dental Facility
The simplest and quickest way to make a donation, so you can support people in need.
Working with Local Professinals
Start donating for our campaigns to support poor people and children returning to school.
Education Beyond the Doctor's Office

First, the problems faced by businesses are identified. Raw structured as well as unstructured data is gathered. 

Our Work in Focus

Photos From The Field

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DENTAL VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITIES

Featured Campaigns

We organize multiple dental service trips each year to various locations in Peru & Ecuador.  Here’s what you can expect from a Smiles Movement trip:

Pre-Trip
Detailed orientation and training on dental care and community outreach. Community organizing workshops to prepare volunteers for effective engagement with local communities.
During the Trip
Conduct dental screenings, teeth cleanings, fillings, and when necessary, more complex procedures such as extractions. Host oral health education workshops for local communities.
Post-Trip
Our established dental clinic in Peru serves as a permanent site for follow-up care, making sure that the communities we touch continue to have access to essential dental services.
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Our Destinations

Bringing Care to Communities

We carefully choose our destinations to maximize impact, focusing on areas where the need for dental care is the most urgent. Currently, our missions target three key locations: Lima and Cusco in Peru, and Riobamba in Ecuador. Each of these cities presents its own set of challenges and opportunities for transformative dental care.

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Lima, Peru

Lima offers a mix of urban and suburban communities that suffer from unequal access to dental care. Our work focuses on both immediate care and educational workshops to promote long-term oral health.

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Cusco, Peru

Cusco’s rich history contrasts sharply with the dental health inequities faced by its rural communities. Our teams often trek into remote areas to provide essential dental services, armed with portable dental equipment and a strong resolve.

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Riobamba, Ecuador

Situated in the Andean mountain range, Riobamba is a city where healthcare resources are notably limited. Our dental clinic in Riobamba acts as a crucial center for both immediate procedures and follow-up care.

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50 K+
Dental Consultations since 2004
19 +
Years of Experience
150 K+
Toothbrushes Given
30 K+
Students Travelled Through MEDLIFE
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Volunteer Positions Available

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Office Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM CST

Call: 1-844-633-5433

 
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Our program is an 8-day experience starting at USD 1,650. Contact us to learn how you can join the Smiles Movement Service Learning Trips to Peru & Ecuador.

Office Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM CST  |  Call: 1-844-633-5433

50 K+
Dental Consultations since 2004
19 +
Years of Experience
150 K+
Toothbrushes Given
30 K+
Students Travelled Through MEDLIFE
Latest Blog

Updates From The Field

Dive into our collection of blog posts to discover the transformative impact of our projects and the inspiring stories of communities we’ve served.

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Shadowing vs. Volunteering: Which Experience Strengthens Your Pre-Dental Resume?

If you're applying to dental school, your pre-dental resume plays a critical role in your...

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What Makes a Dental Volunteer Program Ethical? A Guide for Educators

At the Smiles Movement, we believe that a dental volunteer program should do more than offer...

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How Can Educators Provide More Hands-On Learning for Dental Students?

At Smiles Movement, we’ve seen firsthand what a difference hands-on learning makes in a dental...