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The New Smiles Expedition reaches the Amazon

Curitiba / Lago Do Anama / Brazil 16 May 2026. For the first time, the New Smiles Expedition is bringing oral healthcare to remote riverside communities in Brazil’s North Region, where access to healthcare remains extremely limited.

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Straumann Group Foundation Visiting Dentaid

Totton, UK – Tuesday 21st April 2026. Straumann Group Foundation Visits Dentaid Head Office to Mark New Partnership Supporting Oral Health

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Why the WHO’s oral health report matters

Basel, Switzerland 15 March 2026. Why the WHO’s oral health report matters. The world’s most widespread diseases are in the mouth

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New Smiles Expedition in Brazil

Basel, Switzerland / Curitiba, Brazil – April 14, 2026. Straumann Group Foundation and Neodent expand the landmark program New Smiles Expedition in Brazil.

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Straumann Group Foundation and Dentaid partnership

Basel, Switzerland / Totton, United Kingdom – 1 April 2026. Straumann Group Foundation and Dentaid partner to expand community-based dental care in the UK.

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Bringing dental care to the Andes

Cusco/Peru, February 2026. Watch story and video. Two mobile clinics expand access to dental care in remote Andean communities.

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Expedição Novos Sorrisos & Barco Sorriso

Curitiba / Brazil, January 2026. Bringing oral health to communities beyond the road.

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Independent missions. Shared passion.

Basel / Switzerland, November 2025. The Straumann Group Foundation (SGF) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

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Creating impact together

Peru / Cusco. 31 October 31 – 7 November 2025. Read more about Straumann Group Foundation and the Suyana Foundation field visit and inauguration in Peru.

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Partnership with Suyana Foundation

Basel and Zug, Switzerland / Lima, Peru, August 2025 . Read more about how Straumann Group Foundation and the Suyana Foundation are partnering to expand access to dental care.

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The Smile Movement

Employees across the globe are joining The Smile Movement – a company-wide fundraising initiative with impact for people in need.

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Let Them Shine USA

This U.S.-based initiative provides free dental implants to those in need. It now serves as the blueprint for Restoring Smiles – a growing global effort to expand access to implant-based care.

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A lot is already happening in our local communities around the world – from promising pilot projects being scaled across countries to exciting new partnerships in development.

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The silent Epidemic: Oral Diseases

affected by oral diseases

have no teeth

have gum disease

untreated dental caries

At Straumann Group, we believe that oral health is fundamental to overall well-being. Yet, millions of people worldwide lack access to essential dental care. To address this global challenge, we have established the Straumann Group Foundation: a non-profit initiative dedicated to improving access to oral health and enhancing the quality of life for underserved populations.

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Partnership with Suyana Foundation

Read more about how Straumann Group Foundation and the Suyana Foundation are partnering to expand access to dental care in underserved communities in Peru with specially equipped vehicles to travel to remote regions and operational dental teams.

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Discover enhanced accessibility

Experience more about two new partnerships and programs. Different locations – similar challenge. Expanding and scaling community-based dental care in the United Kingdom and Brazil.

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Discover the Straumann Group foundation

At Straumann Group, we believe our responsibility goes beyond innovation – it’s about making a difference to people’s lives. The Straumann Group Foundation, launched in 2024, is our global commitment to improving oral health where it’s needed. Built on decades of local engagement, the Foundation connects grassroots action with global strategy. As an independent non-profit organization, it helps more people access dental care – empowering them to reclaim their dignity through a healthy smile.

Alastair Robertson, President of Straumann Group Foundation Board

Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life.

World Health Organization (www.who.int) This quote is used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO license.