FDC Foundation Screens Documentary 'Negeri Susah Senyum' for West Java Mojang Jajaka
FDC Foundation has for the first time screened a documentary film titled Negeri Susah Senyum. Mojang Jajaka pairs from 27 districts and cities in West Java watched it at FDC Dental Clinic Paskal on Jalan Kebon Kawung, Bandung City.
The film produced by FDC Foundation provides a real picture of health conditions and dental health services in remote communities. They filmed the lives of the Ciptagelar indigenous community in Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java.
Unlike their elders, the dental health condition of children in the area is concerning. Many of their teeth have decayed prematurely.
“Ciptagelar children have been consuming factory-made foods that contain a lot of sugar, which accelerates tooth decay. Efforts to maintain their dental health are also difficult due to the distance required to access dental health services,” said Drg Ahmad Sahrul Mubaroq, FDC Health Team who provided dental health services at the location.
A different condition was found among the elderly in this village. Their teeth are well maintained because they were not exposed to factory-made foods in their youth. They consumed food directly from nature, without the additives commonly used in factory-made foods.
Meanwhile, Ciptagelar residents also admitted they had never received or accessed health services. Besides the long distance, the duration of treatment and the costs they would have to incur are obstacles.
This problem is the background for FDC Foundation frequently conducting education and free mass dental care directly to the community.
“We do not only think about the growth and development of FDC Dental Clinic. But we want to collaborate with many parties and provide a positive impact to many parties,” said drg Ita Lestari, MARS, founder and CEO of FDC Dental Clinic.
She admitted to producing the film Negeri Susah Senyum to reveal facts that still occur in remote communities regarding dental health. The film reveals that access to dental health services in Indonesia is still uneven and difficult to reach.
In the community, she continued, there is still a strong stigma that going to the dentist is expensive, frightening and time-consuming. In remote areas, to get dental health services, one must also travel long distances and spend travel time of up to 2-4 hours.
“That fact is what makes FDC Dental Clinic continue to develop itself and services to regions from Sabang to Merauke. Currently, we have opened more than 70 branches up to Papua, and are targeting to reach 100 clinics this year,” explained Ita.
She hopes that with these efforts, the community can easily access dental health services. FDC is present to provide solutions to the community, while changing the stigma that going to the dentist is easy, pleasant, fast and affordable.
“The screening of this film carries a social mission, namely spreading smiles. A smile is everyone’s right. We also have the motto Be the Foundation of Every Smile,” concluded Ita.
In addition to opening many clinics, FDC Dental Clinic through FDC Foundation also carries out various social activities. Collaboration with a number of parties is carried out to further expand education and dental health services to the community.
“One of FDC Foundation’s efforts is to participate in developing tourism and culture. Therefore, today, we are embracing the Mojang and Jajaka of West Java, while educating and spreading awareness of the importance of dental health to them,” continued Ita.
Meanwhile, Director of Social Impact FDC Foundation, Shofi Naafi added that the foundation has three pillars of movement, namely health, education and leadership.
“This foundation focuses on expanding access to education, health services, youth leadership development, and cultural diversity in Indonesia. We develop young talent to create a broad social impact for Indonesian society,” she explained.
FDC Foundation carries out its mission through four main programme pillars, namely FDC Scholarship with the mission of expanding access and opportunities for proper education. In addition, FDC Berbagi provides appropriate social services and assistance in the health and community sectors.
“Another mission is FDC Leadership which organises leadership development and mentorship programmes to prepare the younger generation as future leaders. Meanwhile, FDC Culture Diversity is an effort to support the preservation and appreciation of the nation’s diverse arts and culture,” concluded Shofi.