Polident Philippines successfully conducted its “Oplan Balik-Ngiti,” a community outreach advocacy that has served over 2,000 Filipinos, at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City last April 11, 2025. The program offered free dental consultations and denture care education to Filipinos, helping restore their confident smiles.
Representatives from Polident and partner organizations stand together as they pledge their support for Oplan Balik Ngiti, an initiative to provide denture and dental care services to Filipinos in need, helping them regain their smiles and confidence
The initiative addresses a significant dental health gap in the Philippines. According to a recent study commissioned by Polident, 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.
A highlight of the event was 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. Representatives from each organization were present, formalizing their commitment to improving denture accessibility and denture care education throughout the country.
“Oplan Balik-Ngiti” transformed the Market! Market! Activity Center into a comprehensive dental care hub where participants experienced a full journey toward renewed confidence. Upon arrival, individuals were warmly welcomed and guided through registration before proceeding to individual assessment stations. Volunteer dentists from the Philippine Dental Association conducted thorough oral examinations.
Particularly impressive was the Polident education corner, which demonstrated proper denture care techniques using specialized products, ensuring participants could maintain their new dentures effectively. Many participants gathered around the demonstration station, where experts showcased proper adhesive application and cleaning routines essential for long-term denture health.
Oplan Balik Ngiti recipients Laine Ilagan, John Armin Amador, and Francis Gravoso share their testimonials with Dr. Aimee Yang-Co about how the program has improved their confidence and positively impacted their professional and personal lives. Host Tuesday Vargas facilitates the discussion on stage
Looking ahead, Polident Philippines’ mission is 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. Additionally, 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.
