ABSTRACT Introduction: In the Colombian health system there are barriers in the access to dental care. An alternative mechanism was creating the Foundation" A Life of Wellbeing", financed by the Venture Philanthropy Swiss Fund. The Foundation has implemented the oral health program" Healthy Smiles", structured along three stages plus a research study about the experience to identify lessons learned and recommendations. Objective: Describe the experience of the" Healthy Smiles" program in Manizales, Colombia. Methods: A mixed
