Gifted Smiles
A Charitable Orthodontic Program of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation
Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Gifted Smiles, formerly Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program has provided orthodontic treatment for over 1,000 children from families lacking financial resources. Today, our purpose remains the same - create opportunities for children to gain access to professional orthodontic treatment through a network of volunteer AAO members.
Gifted Smiles is a charitable orthodontic program of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) that serves as a conduit to orthodontic treatment for children who lack access to care.
Through this program, children receive treatment during a critical time in their development where bullying and self-esteem issues are prevalent. Ultimately, we want children to feel more confident ad they move forward in life with their best smile.
YOU CAN BE THE REASON A CHILD SMILES
Two Ways to Volunteer
1. As a Gifted Smiles Provider
Help a child access a healthy smile by donating your time and talents as a provider.
2. Get your residency clinic involved.
University clinics can treat Gifted Smiles patients to give residents hands-on experience, while making a difference in the community.
WHY GIFTED SMILES?
While some orthodontists choose to affiliate with similar outreach programs or seek out pro bono cases on their own, AAO members often opt to volunteer through Gifted Smiles because they want to join a network of professionals recognized by the American Association of Orthodontists.
- Patients are currently waiting for YOU! The Gifted Smiles program has children waiting to be matched with a volunteer orthodontist in their area.
- Join the team of more than 350 AAO Member Orthodontists who continually support the Gifted Smiles program.
- Gifted Smiles takes all the guesswork out of pro-bono volunteering. We determine eligibility through an extensive application and matching process, with a fee of only $200 per application to the patient (for administrative costs).
- Use your knowledge and skills to benefit your community and give back right from your office.
A SMILE IS A CURVE THAT SETS EVERYTHING STRAIGHT
Click below to join our nationwide network of Gifted Smiles volunteers today!
Need more information about how you can get involved?
Contact Tabitha Smith, Gifted Smiles Program Administrator at 314.292.6582 or tsmith@aaortho.org.
"Gifted Smiles, formerly knows as Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) provides an opportunity to give someone in need one of the greatest gifts we can and that is the gift of a beautiful smile. Restoring confidence, restoring health, and restoring belief in oneself is something that we as orthodontists are able to accomplish on the daily. Gifted Smiles allows you, the practitioner, a streamlined way to bring back a smile that otherwise may go untreated. We invite you to join us in helping spread smiles across the country!" - Dr. Daniel Keith
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS!
Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor of AAOF? Click here.