Polident Philippines just held its Oplan Balik-Ngiti Kick Off Event at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City last April 11, 2025.
Running for its third year, the “Oplan Balik-Ngiti” is a community outreach advocacy that has served over 2,000 Filipinos. It is an initiative that addresses a significant dental health gap in the Philippines. “83% of Filipinos who need dentures can’t afford them, 18% of Filipinos do not have access to a dentist, and 72% of employers indicated that missing teeth could affect their hiring choices, creating a cycle of economic disadvantage for those with dental problems.” According to a recent study commissioned by Polident.
The official sealing of partnership among Polident Philippines, the Philippine Dental Association (PDA), the Philippine Association of Registered Dental Technologists (PARDTI), and the trade partners from the leading drugstore retailers was the highlight of the event. Representatives from each organization were present, formalizing their commitment to improving denture accessibility and denture care education throughout the country.
The program offered free dental consultations and denture care education and transformed the Market! Market! Activity Center into a comprehensive dental care hub wherein participants experienced a full journey toward renewed confidence. As the program was opened to the public, individuals were warmly welcomed and guided through registration before proceeding to individual assessment stations.
Volunteer dentists from the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) conducted thorough oral examinations. There was also a Polident education corner which demonstrated proper denture care techniques using specialized products, ensuring participants could maintain their new dentures effectively, know proper adhesive application, and more cleaning routines essential for long-term denture health.
Polident Philippines has a goal to expand Oplan Balik-Ngiti to reach more communities nationwide. The denture care brand is determined to serve more Filipinos in need, bringing back lost smiles one community at a time. Polident is constantly on the lookout for partnerships with companies and organizations to create pathways to economic opportunities for program participants, addressing both the health and socioeconomic aspects of dental care accessibility.
For more information about Oplan Balik-Ngiti and other Polident Philippines initiatives, please visit https://web.facebook.com/PolidentPH.
