Exceptional Smiles - Winter 2008
- Page 1 - Give Back A Smile Background
- Page 2 - 9 Risk Factors
- Page 3 - Is Something Missing?
- Page 4 - Dr. K’s News Roundup
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Give Back A Smile Background
The Give Back A Smile™ (GBAS) program was established by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD) out of a desire to give something back to the community, specifi cally, to help victims of unfortunate circumstances.
The AACD joined forces with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to help carry out the program. The offi cial Give Back A Smile program was launched May 27, 1999. Since then, more than 6,000 AACD dentists, lab technicians and other dental professionals have volunteered their time and expertise pro bono for the Give Back A Smile program. Since the inception, 597 domestic abuse cases have been completed for a total dollar value of $4,859,546.42. There are currently 306 applicants that are being treated throughout the United States.
In the spring of 2001, Give Back A Smile received the Award of Excellence and the prestigious Summit Award in the 2001 Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Washington, DC.
From the dentist
Time To Catch Up!
Thanks to all of
you for your well
wishes throughout
the holiday season
and for the great
feedback about our
newsletters.
To bring you up-to-date, Debbie and I were honored to participate in the Give Kids A Smile program last November along with other community volunteers. Everyone donated time and materials to provide dental care to underprivileged children in West Chester, PA.
November was quite a busy month, really. I also attended an advanced lecture on sleep apnea, and the entire team travelled to Las Vegas to study a special program on Achieving Dental Excellence. But here it is – February already. A heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!
Yours in good dental health,
Dr. David M. Kaffey
Dr David Kaffey - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, aesthetic dentistry, tmj treatment, invisalign and porcelain veneers to the areas of Malvern, Wayne, West Chester, King of Prussia, Exton, Devon, Villa Nova, Newtown Square, Berwyn, Radnor, St. Davids, Valley Forge, Main Line, Paoli and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
12 South Valley Road Paoli, PA 19301, Ph. 866.930.1921
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