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Dentist Chairs

DENTAL CARE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC.

Welcome

Dental Care International Foundation has a deep commitment to serving communities around the world. Our mission is to provide high-quality dental equipment, supplies, and support to those in need.

 

We invite you to join us in our mission to create a world where oral health disparities are greatly reduced. Whether you are a dental professional, a philanthropist, or an individual driven to make a meaningful difference, together we can transform lives and empower healthier smiles worldwide.

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About Us

We are a distinguished non-profit organization established in 1999 in New York and proudly operate as a family-owned entity. Our commitment to improving access to dental care has been ingrained in our family's values, driving our relentless efforts to make a meaningful difference in communities around the globe.

Key Facts

  • Oral diseases inflict a significant health burden on numerous nations, impacting individuals across their lifespan with profound pain, discomfort, disfigurement, and in some cases, fatal consequences.

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  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), untreated dental caries (tooth decay) affects about 60-90% of school-age children worldwide, and most of these cases occur in developing countries.

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  • Around 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases, with dental caries affecting nearly half of the world's population.

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  • In low-income countries, the prevalence of untreated dental caries in children can reach as high as 70-90%.

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  • In those same locations listed above, there can be as few as one dental chair for every 100,000 people, highlighting the critical shortage of dental infrastructure.

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