Finding Your Smile Again: Polident Philippines brings confidence to communities
Polident Philippines rolled out its “Oplan Balik-Ngiti” at Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on April 11, 2025. The operation is a heartwarming community effort that touched the lives of over 2,000 Filipinos, offering a pathway to renewed smiles and self-assurance. This initiative went beyond mere dental check-ups, providing free consultations and vital education on denture care.
This outreach directly tackles a significant issue in the Philippines. A recent Polident-commissioned study revealed that a staggering 83% of Filipinos who need dentures find them financially out of reach. Furthermore, 18% lack access to dental professionals, and a concerning 72% of employers suggested that missing teeth could negatively impact hiring decisions, unfortunately creating a difficult cycle for individuals facing dental challenges.
A significant moment during the event was the official coming together of key players committed to this cause. Representatives from Polident Philippines, the Philippine Dental Association (PDA), the Philippine Association of Registered Dental Technologists (PARDTI), and valued partners from major drugstore retailers stood together, solidifying their pledge to improve the availability of dentures and knowledge about their care across the nation.
The Market! Market! Activity Center was transformed into a welcoming center for oral health, where participants embarked on a journey toward regaining their confident smiles. From the moment they arrived, individuals were greeted with warmth and guided through a simple registration process before moving to personalized assessment areas. Here, volunteer dentists from the Philippine Dental Association provided thorough oral examinations, offering professional advice and care.
A particularly helpful area was the Polident education corner. Here, the focus was on empowering individuals with the knowledge to properly care for their dentures using specialized products. Experts demonstrated the correct way to apply adhesive and explained essential cleaning practices for maintaining denture health over the long term. Many participants gathered around this station, eager to learn the secrets to keeping their new smiles bright.
The team at Polident Philippines has a clear vision for the future of Oplan Balik-Ngiti: to extend its reach to even more communities throughout the Philippines. The brand is dedicated to helping more Filipinos in need, one smile at a time. Looking beyond immediate dental care, Polident is also actively seeking collaborations with various companies and organizations. The aim is to develop opportunities that can improve the economic well-being of program participants, recognizing the interconnectedness of health and socioeconomic factors in accessing dental care.
For more information about Oplan Balik-Ngiti and other Polident Philippines initiatives, please visit https://web.facebook.com/PolidentPH.
