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BRUSH ASIA

Specified Nonprofit Corporation Brush ASIA

〒466-0815

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©Non Profit Organization Brush ASIA

Reducing cavities, starting in Asia.
Bright, white smiles for all children.

Cambodian children in the classroom
A photo of staff, dentists, and dental hygienists smiling and providing support in preventing tooth decay
Cambodian children waiting in front of the school gates, making a flower path

issueThe Issue We Address

Right now, at this very moment, there are children suffering from tooth decay. Brush ASIA focuses not on "treating" tooth decay, but on "preventing" it. We support a future where Asian countries can sustainably reduce tooth decay on their own.

Asian children in the classroom

ProjectProject CAMBODIA

Cambodia has one of the highest rates of tooth decay in Asia, with over 86% of 3-year-olds experiencing it. In rural areas, where dental clinics can be over an hour away, many children experience severe pain, unable to eat or sleep.
Brush ASIA aims to create a world where no child suffers from tooth decay. We do this by educating communities about the importance of prevention, and by providing support for check-ups and fluoride treatments.

supportTo make this dream comes true, we need your help.
Will you join us and expand our work through a donation?

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  • Supporting Companies
    & Organizations

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  • Supporting Individuals

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Photo of Masakazu Hasegawa

messageBrush ASIA, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Chairman of the Board

Asian countries are said to have the highest rates of tooth decay in the world. In the Asian countries where I had field studies, I witnessed firsthand children suffering from tooth decay, disparities between urban and rural areas, and rising treatment costs, among other challenges.

As a Japanese, and as a dentist, I am determined to eliminate tooth decay in Asian countries. With this passion, I have spent the last 10 years sowing the seeds of our activities in Asian countries.

We wish to make our dream to everyone's dream. We sincerely request your participation in our efforts.

aboutBrush ASIA is a non-profit organization that primarily targets developing countries.
We aim to reduce tooth decay and periodontal disease based on the concept of "prevention" and to help countries achieve independent oral hygiene management through our support activities.

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  • mission

    Reducing cavities, starting in Asia. Bright, white smiles for all children.

  • vision

    To contribute to the reduction of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease in Asian countries, based on the concept of "prevention," and to help those countries achieve independent oral hygiene management.

  • value

    • We Do

          ・Regular oral check-ups

          ・Tooth brush instruction

          ・Fluoride application

    • We DON’T DO

          ・Preventive activities led by us

          ・Dental treatment provided by us

          ・Use of equipment and materials
          not available locally

Image of activities in Cambodia

project CAMBODIACurrent Situation in Cambodia

The oral health situation in Cambodia is extremely poor compared to other Asian countries. 86% of 3-year-olds and over 93% of elementary school children experience tooth decay. This is far from the WHO Southeast Asia Regional Oral Health Action Plan target of reducing tooth decay prevalence among 5-year-olds in Southeast Asia to less than 50% by 2025.

Additionally, the average DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) index for 6-year-olds in Cambodia is 9 (an average of 9 out of 20 primary teeth have tooth decay), and less than 5% of children have received treatment.

Tooth decay not only causes pain and difficulty eating but also affects children's growth and learning. However, oral healthcare for children is provided only on a very small scale, mainly through partnerships with NGOs, and there is currently no model in place to address the children who are suffering from dental diseases.

issueChallenges in Cambodia

  • １. Lack of toothbrushing habits and fluoride use

    Oral hygiene conditions in rural areas are worse compared to those in urban areas near the capital.

  • ２. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as consuming sugary drinks

    Bad eating habits have permeated, with snacks and juices being sold in elementary schoolyards.

  • ３. No dental check-ups

    Dental check-ups are not conducted at health centers or schools in rural areas, making it impossible to grasp the actual situation.

  • ４. Low utilization rate of health centers

    There are no dentists or dental nurses in rural health centers, limiting access for local residents.

  • ５. Shortage of dentists and dental nurses

    Due to income disparities, qualified personnel concentrate in urban areas, leaving none in rural areas.

  • ６. Tooth extraction by unqualified practitioners

    When pain arises due to tooth decay, the distance to central hospitals with dentists is far, so tooth extraction is often performed by dental technicians (unqualified) in the villages.

approachBrush ASIA's "Prevention" Approach

  • School dental check-ups and toothbrushing support

    School dental check-ups and toothbrushing support

  • Image of dental health education for municipal and commune women and children committees

    Oral health education for local governments and Commune Committees for Women and Children (CCWC)

  • Conceptual image of building cooperation between local governments, commune women and children's committees, and health centers

    Building collaboration between local governments, CCWC, and health centers

  • An image of a meal provided by the commune's women and children's committee (children's cafeteria)

    Hosting of meal programs by health volunteers and CCWC at community gatherings with monks, along with lifestyle guidance and toothbrushing support

donationAbout Collaboration

We want to reduce tooth decay in Asian countries.
We don't want to just do one-time volunteer work, but we want to create a system where local residents can prevent tooth decay themselves.We are looking for people who share this passion.
What one person can do is small, but when we come together, we can change the world.We look forward to your support.

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Supporting Members (Dental Clinics)

By continuously supporting us as a supporting member, we will strive to ensure that your dental clinic also receives many benefits. The use of your sponsorship will be reported in our annual report delivered around May each year, as well as on our organization's website and the Cabinet Office website.

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    Certified as a preventive care facility

    We will certify and commend your clinic as a clinic that is committed to global tooth decay prevention activities. You can also introduce your activities to your patients as part of your clinic's CSR.

  • An image of how the certified facility will be introduced on the website

    Introduction as a certified facility on our website, etc.

    Opportunity to participate in overseas activities

  • Image of being able to participate in overseas activities

    We will introduce you as a certified facility on our website and in various promotions.

    Your staff can participate in preventive activities in Asia free of charge. By participating in volunteer activities overseas, you can broaden your perspective and foster a spirit of "altruism" by working for others.

One-time sponsorship is also possible even if you are not a supporting member.
Alternatively, you can make a one-time sponsorship in addition to your support as a supporting member.

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    Supporting Members (Companies and Organizations)

    By continuously supporting us as a supporting member, we will strive to ensure that your company or organization also receives many benefits. The use of your sponsorship will be reported in our annual report delivered around May each year, as well as on our organization's website and the Cabinet Office website.

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    Supporting Members (Individuals)

    We are looking for individuals who can continuously support us as supporting members. We will report the use of your sponsorship in our annual report delivered around May each year, as well as on our organization's website and the Cabinet Office website.