~ Troy Brannon
Honored to have my story, Sustainable Smiles & Lasting Literacy, featured in the Fall 2025 issue of INFLUENCE élevé Magazine — a reflection on how education and oral health together can create lasting change.
To read the article, click here.

In January 2026, I’ll be returning to Nicaragua to continue this mission — mentoring local professionals, supporting sustainable care, and helping expand access to oral health services.
If you’re curious to learn more or want to be part of a future experience, visit NicaRisas.org to read about upcoming overseas trips and complete an interest form.
Together, we can build sustainable smiles and lasting literacy — one community at a time.
