May 2023 · Brazil
Mission Trip to the Amazon 2023
Dr. Daniel Jones and his son Rafa spent nine days traveling the Amazon River by boat, bringing checkups, treatment, and donated supplies to eight remote indigenous communities.

9
Days on the river
8
Communities visited
1st
Amazon mission
- Location
- Amazon River, Brazil
- Team
- Dr. Daniel Jones and his son, Rafa
With the help of donated supplies from Smile Beautiful patients, Dr. Daniel Jones and his son Rafa spent nine days at the end of May traveling up and down the Amazon River by boat to bring dental care to remote indigenous communities in Brazil.
They stopped at eight communities, where Dr. Jones performed checkups and dental treatment and distributed essential dental supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss. Dental care is crucial here, since problems that would be minor in more developed countries can become severe if left untreated. The people they met along the river were always welcoming, and the children were especially curious to learn about what Dr. Jones was doing.
Dr. Jones and his son traveled on a boat called the Padma with doctors and other professionals through Universidade do Amor, an organization that supports medical care and education in the Amazon. When they weren’t busy treating people’s teeth, they sampled local fish, swam with pink river dolphins, and took in the beauty of nature.
Dr. Jones chose to volunteer in Brazil since he and his wife are originally from there. As part of his belief in paying it forward, he has previously done mission work in Honduras with his brother and colleague, Dr. Justin Jones.
From the Trip
Moments along the river
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Other trips our doctors have taken

June 2024 · Brazil
Mission Trip to the Amazon 2024
Dr. Daniel Jones returned to the Amazon with his daughter Gabi, traveling the river by boat for nine days to bring dental care to eight remote indigenous communities in Brazil.
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2013 · Honduras
Mission Trip to Honduras 2013
Brothers Dr. Dan and Dr. JJ traveled to Honduras to deliver dental exams, treatment, and preventive education to communities with little or no access to care.
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