Clínicas Odontológicas Sonrisas is a non-profit dental network in the Dominican Republic. It focuses on pediatric, preventive, and family dentistry. Elina Katsman founded the organization in 1984. It runs 10 permanent clinics across the country. The team provides accessible care for children in vulnerable situations. In 2025, the clinics treated nearly 97,000 patients. Oral hygiene education programs reached another 114,000 people.
A mobile clinic delivered dental care to over 8,500 beneficiaries. Dentists use DIAGNOCam technology to detect caries. Diagnostics also include panoramic and periapical X-rays. Services cover root canals, tooth restorations, and professional scaling. The network has served the community for over 39 years. Partners and volunteers from three countries support its work.
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| tratamento | |
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| Limpeza Dentária (Raspagem) | Preço sob consulta |
| Limpeza Profunda (Raspagem e Alisamento Radicular) | Preço sob consulta |
| Extração dentária | Preço sob consulta |
| Tratamento de canal radicular | Preço sob consulta |
| Restauração dentária (colagem) | Preço sob consulta |
| Tratamento de cáries dentárias | Preço sob consulta |
| Restauração Composta | Preço sob consulta |
Clínicas Odontológicas Sonrisas is a private non-profit dental organization in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Founded in 1984, it focuses on expanding access to quality oral health care for children and families. The organization runs 10 permanent clinics across the country, from Herrera to La Vega. Its mission combines clinical treatment with community-based prevention and education programs.
The clinic has provided dental services for over 39 years. In 2025, the organization treated 96,839 people across its facilities. Community outreach programs reached 114,657 individuals through oral hygiene and disease-prevention education that same year. The mobile clinic unit provided direct dental care to an additional 8,585 people.
Specialized clinics within the network also deliver significant charitable care. The Cabrera clinic treated 4,233 patients for free in 2025. During this period, staff guided 4,352 families on essential oral health practices. International partners and volunteers across three countries support these efforts.
The clinic provides general, pediatric, and family dentistry with a focus on restorative care. Specialists manage a variety of dental conditions and procedures:
Staff use temporary restoration fixation and provisional healing materials for urgent cases. Dr. Yoel Rodríguez serves as Director of Health and oversees international projects.
Pediatric care focuses on early intervention and long-term oral health habits. The clinic recommends a first dental visit by age one. Specialized pediatric services include:
Families receive guidance on nutritional habits, such as reducing sugar intake to protect enamel. Education programs also cover daily hygiene routines and the importance of regular checkups. Regino Almonte leads technical operations. He trained in Canada as a dental equipment technologist.
The clinics use specific imaging tools to create accurate treatment plans. Diagnostic capabilities include:
These tools allow the medical team to perform full oral health evaluations. Diagnostics are combined with exams of the teeth, gums, and soft tissues.
Clínicas Odontológicas Sonrisas maintains alliances with international partners to support its clinical mission. The organization operates through a community model backed by volunteers and corporate sponsors. While the clinics primarily serve the Dominican Republic, a support presence exists in three countries. These alliances help provide clinical supplies and radiology access at reduced costs for patients.
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Tempo médio de resposta — 5 minutos