Brightening Smiles in Chile
Teck Quebrada Blanca recently supported a dental initiative, carried out under the Smiles Route program by Fundación Sonrisas, to provide dental care for 150 children and teens from Chanavayita, Chanavaya, Caramucho and Cáñamo in the coastal area of the Tarapacá region in Chile. Working with more than 30 municipalities in Chile, Fundación Sonrisas has benefited over 25,000 people.

Group gathering with oral hygene sets
The activities carried out at the Chanavayita Health Center included preventive care, such as diagnosis and application of fluoride or sealants, and curative actions, such as oral hygiene and restorations. Educational guidelines, toothbrushes and toothpaste were also distributed.

Oral health education
"As a community, it is very important to us to have this type of initiative, especially for our children. We appreciate the support of Teck and Fundación Sonrisas” says Luis Cortés, President of the Chanavayita Neighbors Board.

Dentists providing dental care at the Chanavayita Health Center