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Published February 3, 2025 9:06pm
One hundred individuals will benefit from free dentures as part of GMA Kapuso Foundation's Ngiting Kapuso Project during Oral Health Month this February.
According to "24 Oras," Monday, among the beneficiaries include Liezel Contridas, a 44-year-old woman who couldn't afford dentures due to her meager salary as a laundrywoman.
"Gusto ko pong magkatrabaho ng matino o diretsong trabaho para kahit papaano makatulong sa mga anak ko, sa pamilya ko. Kulang po sa pang araw-araw po talaga," she said.
Another beneficiary is Arnel Millam Nene, a barber who lost his teeth after his face got fractured due to an accident.
"Noon pautal-utal ako dahil nga sa nangyaring disgrasya sa akin. Nawalan ako ng kumpiyansa dahil wala nga akong ngipin," he said.
Liezel and Arnel are just two of the 100 individuals who will receive free dentures through GMA Kapuso Foundation and its partner, Centro Escolar University - School of Dentistry.
Per the report, the beneficiaries have undergone measurements for their dentures.
"Kailangan wala pong ngipin ang taas at baba ng gilagid. 'Yung mga pasyente natin, hindi nila alam na porke wala sila nararamdaman eh okay 'yung gilagid. Minsan may mga buto na lumalaki, na magiging sagabal sa paggawa ng pustiso," said Dr. Joann Fontanilla Joven, coordinator for community dentistry at CEU.
For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit GMA Kapuso Foundation's website for more information.
— CDC, GMA Integrated News
