WHO WE ARE

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable
non-profit organization that provides orthodontic
care to individuals who may not have the
opportunity to acquire assistance.
Launched in 2008, Smile for a Lifetime Foundation
aims to reach individuals with financial challenges,
special situations, and orthodontic needs. The
Foundation sponsors the orthodontic care of
hundreds of patients each year.
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation has participating
orthodontists throughout the US. Each chapter has
its own local Board of Directors who choose patients treated by the Foundation.

WHO QUALIFIES

To become a candidate, interested patients must complete,

 a Smile for a Lifetime Foundation application

 that is available at the bottom of this page.




 

OUR MISSION

At Smile for a Lifetime Foundation it
is our mission to create self confidence,
inspire hope, and change the lives of
children in our community in a
dramatic way. The gift of a smile can
do all this for a deserving, underserved
individual who, in turn, can use this
gift to better themselves and our
community.

THE DOCTOR

I have been blessed greatly in my life.  One of the blessings I am grateful for is my chosen career.  I have enjoyed dentistry and orthodontics.   The changes you can make in a person by changing their smile can allow their personality to blossom.  A person with crooked teeth, “bucked teeth”, large gaps, or other bite problems may be self conscious about smiling. This is turn may affect the way other people view them or the way they view themselves.    Smile For a Lifetime allows me to give the gift of a smile to a deserving individual who may not be in a situation where they have the financial resources to afford this service. Smile For a Lifetime is my way of giving back to the community I serve. 



APPLICATION HELP

  • Letters of Recommendation are mandatory. Please do not submit more than two letters, and limit each reference letter to one page each. Please type or print clearly with black ink (no pencil). Must be written by; school, church or community leaders that know the applicant.
  • Your attached 5X7 picture of the applicant’s full smile with teeth showing, must be clear.
  • Applicant must fill out and submit: application and applicant questionnaire.
  • Your application, letters of reference and pictures will not be returned to you and will become property of Smile for a Lifetime foundation.
  • The applicant must be a resident of one of the following counties Wilson, Macon, Smith, Trousdale, DeKalb, or eastern Davidson County .
  • Must have a significant aesthetic need for braces
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be between 11 and 18 years old or have special circumstances
  • Must be a currently enrolled student
  •  Must demonstrate a positive attitude
  •  Must agree to follow the treatment plan, and demonstrate the ability and commitment to make all appointments on time
  • Must show involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities

Return your completed application, applicant questionnaire, photo, and letters of recommendation  to:

PO Box 2640
Lebanon TN 37088

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be voted on by our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors will meet quarterly to make their selections.

Candidates chosen for screening may be asked to provide verification of family income which may include a copy of last year's tax return, W-2, or a copy of of the most recent pay stubs insuring Smile For a Lifetime that financial requirements are met. All applicant's pictures and supporting documents will not be returned and become property of Smile For a Lifetime Foundation.

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