Our Dental Team in Lima, Peru

Peru has changed its health insurance system and offers free dental services to people younger than 17 years. Apart from pain relief, preventive measures such as fluorization and conservative measures such as fillings and endodontics are included. This is all good news however in some urban areas and rural informal communities, there are no dentists or there is a lack of electricity and adequate dental equipment. As a South American priest said recently, “oral health care is one of the areas where children receive little help. Factors for this include a lack of money, a lack of awareness among parents, and even fears of going to the dentist. So primary oral health care is a priority need.” Your financial donations are greatly appreciated for dental supplies.