# Oral health initiatives and training in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oral-health-initiatives-and-training-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-22T21:43:08.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4.

Oral health awareness and specialized dental services continue to expand in Brazil through national initiatives and local prevention programs. The Brazilian Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization, has opened registrations for the ‘Mostra Nacional Brasil Sorridente’ (National Oral Health Showcase) to encourage research on innovation, technology, and equity within the Unified Health System (SUS). Selected projects from this showcase are slated for presentation in cities including Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Belém, Campo Grande, and Natal.

Local efforts include specialized training in Ubatuba for oncology and ASD patients, and oral cancer detection campaigns in Maringá. Mobile dental units have also expanded access, such as the ‘Agora Tem Especialistas’ pilot in Maringá and the ‘Cuidar e Sorrir’ unit in Altinópolis. Recent campaigns have intensified preventive education, including the ‘Um Sorriso do Tamanho do Brasil’ program, which aims to reach over 100,000 children, and the São Paulo Municipal Health Secretariat’s ‘Virada Odontológica’ activities.

## Claims

- The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has opened registrations for the National Oral Health Showcase – Brasil Sorridente. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The theme for this edition of the showcase is the incorporation of technology and equity. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Participants can submit successful experience reports or research regarding innovation, service organization, and population needs within the SUS. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eligible participants include health professionals, managers, and students linked to SUS services. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The oral health team in Ubatuba participated in several training sessions in September, including oncology care integration and dental assistance for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Brazil dental health initiatives launch nationwide and in São Paulo

Colgate and the Brazilian Association of Dentistry are reaching 100,000 children nationwide, while São Paulo hosts a major dental health event featuring hundreds of preventive activities.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-dental-health-initiatives-launch-nationwide-and-in-so-paulo

### 2026-10-09: Brazil promotes oral health through national showcase and local prevention programs

Brazil is promoting oral health through the national 'Brasil Sorridente' showcase and local initiatives like Maringá's Oral Health Week, which focuses on cancer prevention and SUS service access.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-promotes-oral-health-through-national-showcase-and-local-prevention-programs

### 2026-10-06: Brazil Ministry of Health opens Brasil Sorridente oral health showcase registrations

Brazil's Ministry of Health has opened registrations for the Brasil Sorridente National Oral Health Showcase, focusing on technology and equity in SUS. Meanwhile, Ubatuba dental teams completed specialized onc-

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-ministry-of-health-opens-brasil-sorridente-oral-health-showcase-registrations

### 2026-10-01: Oral health awareness highlighted by World Smile Day and dental campaigns

World Smile Day promotes oral health awareness, emphasizing the link between dental hygiene and systemic wellness, while clinics in Brazil offer special October dental campaigns.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oral-health-awareness-highlighted-by-world-smile-day-and-dental-campaigns

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