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ABOUT US

     Shimmering Smiles, Healthy Hearts Foundation, established in October 2014 and incorporated in 2015, is a public benefit, charity care, non-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Its primary purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, and provide free dental and medical aid to people in underdeveloped communities locally and globally.

 

     The goal is to go into rural areas and provide free health and dental care to these areas where medical facilities are not accessible or available and to eliminate dental pain and infection in patients through extractions and/or fillings, to educate locals in proper oral hygiene, and to provide preventative treatments for as many people as time and resources allow. Most especially, SSHH is committed to improving and expanding its preventative care program, which currently provides sealants, dental cleaning, fluoride varnish, oral hygiene and health education, vitamin supplements and providing oral hygiene supplies (such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss).


     The goals for the medical sector is to provide basic prenatal care and well-child care, and to treat any acute needs such as infections, wounds, migraines, hypertension and other conditions. Additionally, we provide education on common disease prevention, nutritional eating, habits and behaviors to avoid illness and pregnancy care.

ABOUT the FOUNDER

" I believe the measure of success is the summation of one's contribution to self, humanity and God. While many may disagree or even negate what is considered a feasible contribution, I am even more firm in my conviction that success is self asserted and quantized. Through experience I have come to understand the power in submission: submission to self, others and to purpose. In this revelation, I am content with applying my best efforts and inner workings to create my most honorable contribution that GOD has instilled in me: CARE and SERVICE "

                                                                                   

                                                                          -Emmanuela Mathurin

     Emmanuela Mathurin, Founder and CEO of Shimmering Smiles, Healthy Hearts Foundation, is a Registered Dental Hygienist graduate of New York University. She believes "oral health should be a necessity for all, and not just a privilege for some", Therefore, Emmanuela finds her most honorable contribution and life's work in serving others through dentistry.

     Prior to her international mission outreaches, Emmanuela had participated in educating children in local areas on the importance of oral hygiene while assisting with clinical care in underserved communities with her NYU dental colleagues.

     In August 2013, Emmanuela joined the Joyce Meyer Ministry 10 day Dental/Medical Mission trip to Ethiopia. After this eye-opening experience, she committed herself to participating in at least one international mission trip a year.

     In 2014, Emmanuela was called to form and organize the dental sector of the Laguerre Medical/Dental Mission efforts in Jacmel, Haiti. The unmet dental needs in Haiti proved so great that in 2015 Emmanuela decided to undertake a Jacmel mission trip every year. A care and vision that God placed in her heart to do. In response to the demands of Jacmel, a non-profit organization was birthed: Shimmering Smiles, Healthy Hearts Foundation, Inc (SSHH). SSHH successfully provides medical and dental care to over 500 people annually.

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