Centro Moore Dental Clinics: Pediatric Dental Care Initiative

Project Overview

The Centro Moore Dental Clinics project is a transformative initiative that aims to ensure every child in Guatemala has access to early and accurate dental evaluations. The project focuses on providing comprehensive dental care to children in vulnerable economic situations where access to dental health services is limited.

Project Objectives

1. Provide Free Dental Care

   • Offer accessible dental services to children in marginalized communities
   • Implement preventive and curative treatments
   • Organize dental care campaigns in hard-to-reach areas

2. Community Education

   • Provide oral health education to families
   • Distribute informational materials
   • Conduct community outreach programs

Impact and Beneficiaries

Direct Beneficiaries

• 740 children treated at dental clinics during regular hours
• 295 children treated through mobile dental campaigns
• 204 children treated in Jocotillo community
• Total of 3,200 dental procedures completed in 2024

Goals for 2025

• Double the number of beneficiaries to over 2,000 children annually
• Expand mobile dental team coverage
• Increase total dental procedures performed

Cost Efficiency

• Private clinic evaluation cost: USD 743.00
• Project evaluation cost: USD 11.97
• Voluntary contribution per protocol: USD 39.00
• Cost reduction: Over 98%

Sustainability

The project ensures sustainability through:

• Continuous technical training
• Community involvement
• Strategic partnerships with health institutions
• Voluntary contribution system

Project Partners

• HALO Guatemala
• Local hospitals
• Community health centers
• Educational institutions