Why the Smiling World?
Because 50% of primary schools around the world do not have access to safe drinking water.
Because tooth decay is a not contagious disease but the most common one in the world.
Because only 3% of Health budgets in the European Union are dedicated to health promotion, education and prevention.
Because Health and Oral Health are Universal Rights!
Because access to Health and Oral Health care in Portugal and the world is uneven.
Because three billion people in the world do not get the chance to have a toothbrush.
Because 60% to 90% of children at school ages in the world have dental caries.
