Mundo Exchange makes taking care of your teeth fun and educational. With donors like you, every child and teacher will walk out the door with a smile and a special oral hygiene kit.

A 2010 study of children in Thailand revealed that 97% of kids aged 2-12 had severe dental decay and 95.5% already had significant gum disease. Although dental care for youth has improved in the urban areas, children with severe dental and gum decay still remains staggeringly high in rural villages where Mundo Exchange works. In 2016 at least 64% of 11-12 year olds were showing signs of significant tooth decay across Thailand. A majority of these dental problems stem from a combination of genetics, diet, poor oral hygiene, and poverty. Parents often lack the knowledge to teach their children about oral hygiene and the funds to provide proper toothbrushes and toothpaste. A few years ago Princess Maha Chakri created an oral hygiene initiative aimed at providing free dental care to children in poverty stricken areas by bringing dentists out to the Border Patrol Police Schools once a year. In 2016, 70.2% of students in these schools reported tooth pain, with 40%  missing school due to the pain.

No child should have a lower quality of life due to tooth decay.

Mundo Exchange teams up with the Thai Border Patrol Police Schools in Issan to provide fun and educational dental hygiene lessons while dentists check the kid’s teeth. The students attending these schools are the often the poorest of the poor.  We ensure that every child and teacher leaves the classroom with a gift bag full of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other oral hygiene supplies. They also have the knowledge of how to keep their teeth clean and can share that knowledge with their families. Mundo Exchange also brings dental education and supplies to other schools in the area where children often come from impoverished families. Prevent tooth decay by donating a pack of toothbrushes, floss, an entire oral hygeine kit, sponsoring a classroom, or just giving from your heart.