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Haley Brown recently received braces from the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, NEA/Bootheel of Missouri . Haley is the 14 year-old daughter of Ronnie Brown of Bono. Haley said braces will change her life by giving her a prettier smile and more self-confidence. In her application her father said, “Haley puts on a half smile like she’s embarrassed by her teeth. I would love to see her full smile.” The NEA/Boothheel of Missouri Smile for a Lifetime board of directors agreed and selected Haley to receive orthodontic care at no cost. Congratulations Haley!
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, NEA/Bootheel of Missouri is pleased to announce that Carlin Puckett recently received an orthodontic scholarship! Carlin is an 8th grader at South Pemiscot Jr. High School in Steele , MO. Carlin’s mother wrote in her application, “Carlin has begged me often to get her to an orthodontist. And as her mother it really hurts me not to be able to afford to get braces for her….I know she would be thankful for an opportunity like this and I would feel like a better parent because she was able to get her teeth fixed.” Several other letters of recommendation accompanied Carlin’s application and spoke of what a wonderful person she is and the many things she has achieved. Congratulations Carlin! We expect to see great things out of you in the future.
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Who We Are
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise 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 orthodontist throughout the US. Each chapter has its own local Board of Directors who choose patients to be treated by the Foundation.
Who Qualifies
To become a candidate, interested patients must complete or have completed for them, a Smile for a Lifetime Foundation application. Applications may be downloaded from this site.
Our Partners
Founder’s Club Members
James B. Phillips, MS, DDS, PA
Adopt A Smile Members
GAC International
Dentsply
Supporters Of A Smile
Liberty Bank of Arkansas
Schulman Study Group
Founded by Martain "Bud" Schulman, the group's motto, "Success Through Sharing" has been taken to its highest level with the adoption of Smile for a Lifetime Foundation.
Bud Schulman's spirit and ideals are carried on by The Schulman Study Group and we now honor Bud's memory by sharing the gift of a smile with those who are most in need in our community.
The Schulman Study Group are orthodontic specialists in North America committed to excellence. SSG members will provide their services at no cost to the Foundation.
The first chapter of Smile for a Lifetime Foundation was founded by Dr. Benjamin Burris of Jonesboror, AR in 2008 and was quickly adopted by the SSG as a way to give back to our respective communities.
