Candida (60) doesn't have a formal job. She earns her living selling fruit, farming, doing housework and taking care of her tiny home. She has six children and hopes her youngest daughter will succeed in school (who dreams of becoming a nurse). Fifteen years ago, she had a kidney surgery and for 25 years, has been missing almost all of her teeth. Due to limited financial resources, never had access to dental rehabilitation. Thanks to Bitcoin, Candida now is improving her chewing ability and self-esteem + glowing with her new beautiful smile🇸🇻 🦷 ⚡

Doña Rosa (61) sometimes has seasonal work in a groceries store (sometimes don't). Twenty five years ago was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, during which time also lost most of her teeth. At the time she had the chance to get dentures, but they broke easily, leading to many problems with her oral health. Over time, she developed a palatal torus (a bony growth on the palate) that complicates treatment and makes rehabilitation a challenge. But we are prepared for the challenges and after several months of treatment, have proudly recovered and rehabilitated Doña Rosa smile! 🇸🇻 🦷 ⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/e8886a606ffd2750fc69d0328be2a9c7dd3eef37bbfe59ea67008e794f5fb185.3gp

Lorenza "Niña Lencha" (70) hasn't had teeth for 32 years (since 1993). At first, she used dentures that never fit properly and broke. She has significant alveolar bone loss. In addition, she has to deal with severe chronic pain because suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. She takes painkillers and steroids daily for relief and uses a cane + her granddaughter's help to get around. Two years ago, she had surgery on her face due to skin cancer. Despite the adversity, she proudly shows us her new smile, thanks to BTC 🦷 https://blossom.primal.net/3527b4afd69a357eb0b8b6403a47424058f70605497432cd4619e7ae0dfd8fd2.3gp

In 2021 Bitcoin Smiles, a crowdfunding campaign organized by @npub155m2...dcvg+ Bitcoin Design + @DienteZonte to provide dental care to the "forgotten people" of 🇸🇻 raised 1.97 BTC. 5 years later (2026) we are excited to share the impact your donations STILL have in bringing smiles with Bitcoin. 🦷 #BitcoinFixesTeeth 🦷

In June 2021, we read a magical tweet that would change the course of our mission in El Salvador. An invitation to the wonderful world of FOSS @npub155m2...dcvg and the power of economic sovereignty (for us or anyone in our community) alongside Bitcoin. @Pavlenex @UNCLE ROCKSTAR 🦷 ⚡🗽 🌎