Smile for a Lifetime has signed an exclusive agreement with Ormco to help deliver pro bono orthodontic treatment services to underprivileged children throughout the U.S.
Ormco, a manufacturer of orthodontic appliances and supplies, will provide products free of charge to orthodontists affiliated with Smile for a Lifetime to treat underserved children.
"I'm thrilled to have such a well-respected company like Ormco understand the importance of giving," said David B. Carter, D.M.D., national president of Smile for a Lifetime. "They are giving back in so many ways: to the lives they will change by sponsoring this charitable foundation and to our profession by helping the public see us as not only healthcare providers, but also as healthcare givers."
Ormco will donate a number of appliances, including the Damon system, a combination of tieless braces and high-tech memory archwires that help clinicians treat patients quickly and comfortably. Doctors also will have access to the Simpli5 express aligner system through Ormco's AOA Orthodontic Laboratory, which manufacturers customized appliances.
Each year, Smile for a Lifetime reviews hundreds of applicants before selecting those who will receive treatment based on financial need, letters of recommendation, community involvement, and special circumstances. To date, the organization has provided more than $2 million in orthodontic care for individuals who cannot afford treatment and may not have other opportunities to acquire assistance.
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