MANILA, Philippines — Dental health is often overlooked in the Philippines leading to widespread issues that could easily be prevented with proper care and education, said dentist Dr. Sam Bernardo.
Social media personality Boss Toyo has teamed up with Bernardo's Awesam Smile Dental Clinic to change this narrative. Together, they aim to transform smiles and lives through community advocacy and outreach programs.
The content creator and the clinic share a vision: To improve the dental health of Filipinos, especially those in underserved communities. Through joint initiatives, they provide free dental checkups, tooth extractions and oral hygiene kits to families who might not otherwise have access to dental care. This partnership not only raises awareness but also instills the importance of maintaining oral health.
“Ang common problem talaga na nakikita ko ay hindi aware ang mga tao sa importance ng dental health. Pumupunta lang sila ng dentist kapag masakit na ang ngipin. Ngayon, kapag mas mai-spread natin ‘yung dental health education, mas male-lessen natin ‘yung dental issues. Ang isa pa sa mga parati kong sinasabi na the more na pinapatagal natin, mas pinapalala natin. Bukod sa nasisira ang ngipin, mas nagmamahal,” Bernardo said in an interview with the media recently.