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There is now help for survivors of domestic violence to receive free cosmetic dental care thanks to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back A Smile program.
"After suffering abuse, it is difficult for survivors to find something to smile about, and even more difficult when they don't have a smile to show, "wrote Give Back A Smile program manager Lisa Fitch. "Volunteers assist survivors of domestic violence by treating their dental injuries, restoring their smiles, self-esteem, and ultimately, their lives."
In order to apply for this program, applicants must make an appointment with a counselor, domestic violence advocate, social worker, or therapist to complete the advocate section of the application form. Give Back A Smile conducts the initial review of the application; however, the dentist has the final say as to the eligibility of the applicant. If eligible, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry connects the survivor with a local Give Back A Smile volunteer who provides treatment at no charge to the recipient.
For more information or to get an application, contact the Give Back A Smile program toll-free by phone at 1-800-773-4227.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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these people helped me years ago.my exboyfriend knocked out my front teeth and told me i wasnt pretty anymore i wanted 2 kill myself but a police officer told about this program and it took 2 years 2 redo my face and they hooked me up with the best dentist n the world and made my teeth better then what they were.thank u for this program u gave me something that was taken from mejennifer devine reno n
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experience with the Give Back a Smile; your post puts a human face on the program.
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