Local Orthodontist Collecting Candy, Donating Money

For those stuck with too much candy from Halloween, help is on the way.

Dr. Dante Gonzalez, a Dublin-based orthodontist, is collecting that excess candy with a goal to raise money for Smiles Change Lives. For every pound of candy his office accumulates between now and Nov. 8, it will donate three dollars to the organization, which provides orthodontic treatment for kids from low-income familes. 

"Dr. Gonzales is doing it differently (than most buy-back programs)," said Gaby Sandoval, the treatment and finacial coordinator for Gonzales' office. "We what we're doing is donating it."

Sandoval said candy can be dropped off at at any time, but those that come by between 3-5:30 p.m., on Nov. 8, will receive a courtesy bundtini cake from .

Anyone who donates at least a pound of candy will also be entered into a raffle for a 100 dollar gift certificate to . 

It's the first year Dr. Gonzales is running the program and Sandoval said they hope to get 100 pounds donated between now and next week — all of which will be sent to troops overseas. 

The office got good news on Tuesday when it found out Sycamore Valley Elementary School in Danville would be donating 500 pounds of candy to the program. Dr. Gonzales will be donating have the proceeds from that donation back to the school, with the other half going to Smiles Change Lives. 

When: Nov. 8

Time: 3:00-5:30pm

Where: 4532 Dublin Blvd

*Those who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP (925-828-2244) so the office knows how many bundtini cakes to order.