Our story, our mission, and the people behind the program.
Smile Bright Bago is an official program of the Local Government Unit of Bago City, Negros Occidental. Established in 2022, the program was created in response to the growing need for accessible dental health services among residents of Bago City, particularly among children, senior citizens, and low-income communities.
The program provides free dental check-ups, tooth extraction, cleaning, and oral health education to all residents, including mobile dental clinics, community outreach, and preventive care services — all at no cost to qualified beneficiaries.
Through partnerships with local health centers, barangay officials, and volunteer dental professionals, Smile Bright Bago has reached over 5,000 beneficiaries across all 24 barangays of Bago City.
Free dental check-ups and consultations for all residents
Free tooth extraction, cleaning, and basic dental procedures
Mobile dental clinics visiting all 24 barangays of Bago City
Oral health education and preventive care programs in schools and communities
To provide accessible, compassionate, and quality dental health care to all residents of Bago City — especially children, senior citizens, and the underprivileged — through free dental services, oral health education, and community outreach programs that promote healthy smiles and overall well-being.
A Bago City where every resident has access to quality dental care, where no one suffers from preventable dental problems, and where every child and adult enjoys a healthy, confident smile through the support of their local government.
Compassion — We serve with genuine care and empathy.
Integrity — We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Excellence — We strive for the best dental health outcomes.
Community — We believe in the power of collective action.
The Local Government Unit of Bago City fully supports Smile Bright Bago as a flagship dental health program, allocating dedicated budget, dental professionals, and mobile dental clinics. The program operates under the City Health Office with direct oversight from the Office of the Mayor.
Free dental consultations and check-ups provided to all residents across all 24 barangays of Bago City.
Free tooth extraction, cleaning, and basic dental procedures performed by licensed dentists.
Mobile dental units visiting all barangays to bring dental services directly to communities.
Educational programs in schools and communities teaching proper oral hygiene and dental care.
Specialized dental care for children including fluoride treatment and cavity prevention programs.
Specialized dental services for senior citizens including denture consultations and geriatric dental care.
Smile Bright Bago operates under the direct supervision of the Bago City Local Government Unit, with full institutional support from the City Mayor's Office and the City Health Office (CHO).
The program is funded through the city's annual health budget, supplemented by grants from the Department of Health (DOH) and partnerships with private dental clinics and organizations committed to oral health promotion.
Barangay officials and Rural Health Unit staff serve as the program's frontline implementers, ensuring dental services reach every resident in need across all 24 barangays.
Program oversight, policy direction, and budget allocation
Dental service delivery, mobile clinic operations, and oral health programs
Community coordination, beneficiary identification, and local dental health support