Fundația Cofar
Fundația Cofar was founded in memory of Dr. Ioan Cofar and carries on what mattered most to him: care for people, the training of young dentists, and dentistry practised with humility and warmth.
Dr. Ioan Cofar
Dr. Ioan Cofar founded Dentcof in 1991 together with Irina Cofar. He was known for his deep empathy, his inner calm and his professional ethics, and he left a lasting mark on his patients and colleagues: he had a gift for putting people at ease simply by being there, and a kindness that was genuine.
Years after his passing, his influence lives on in his patients' stories, in the team he trained and in the values he passed on. The foundation that carries his name is a tribute to a man who always put the good of others first.
What the foundation does
Pro bono dental care
Treatment at no cost for people who can't afford it, with priority for children with dental problems and people facing social difficulties. A limited number of cases each year, each starting with a diagnosis.
Support for young dentists
Access to education and training for young dentists with limited means.
Community projects
Long-term oral health and training projects with schools, social organisations and local authorities.
How care is covered
Dentists and technicians
Waive their fees.
Medical Town
Our partner clinic waives its anaesthesia team's fees when sedation is needed.
Material suppliers
Provide the materials.
The foundation
Pays the clinic's operating costs.
Treatment and teaching
Some foundation treatments are done during supervised training courses for dentists, and only if you agree. Your treatment plan is decided before that and stays the same either way: the same treatment, an experienced dentist responsible for every step and the same follow-up. You can say no, or change your mind, and still be treated.
Photos of your treatment help us find material sponsors, so we may ask for your permission to use them. It's optional and has no effect on whether you're accepted or on your treatment.
How to apply
- Apply. Use the form below. A few lines about the situation are enough; you can also apply for someone you care for.
- A phone call. A coordinator calls you within a few working days to understand the situation and the main dental problem.
- A diagnostic visit. The same examination as for any Dentcof patient: photos, scans and X-rays. Then the dentist writes your treatment plan.
- Your options. We tell you which treatment options can be fully covered for you. If none can be covered yet, you join the waiting list and we keep you informed.
Apply to the foundation
Tell us in a few lines about the situation and the main dental problem. You can also apply for someone you care for. A coordinator will call you within a few working days.