Nominate kids needing braces in orthodontic school's gifting program

Georgia School of Orthodontics is accepting nominations for free orthodontic care now until midnight April 30, when it will award four Atlanta area children with complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program. It will announce the four recipients May 16. For more information or to nominate a child visit www.BracesToday.com/Gift.

With offices in Atlanta/Dunwoody and Duluth, GSO established its recurring Gift of a Smile program in 2016 to celebrate the grand opening of its Atlanta clinic. Since its inception, the program has provided free orthodontic care to metro Atlanta children who are nominated and who otherwise could not afford orthodontic care.

The school’s Gift of a Smile program is just one part of its mission to provide increased access to the highest quality orthodontic care at a lower cost than private practice orthodontics. GSO also has the Purple Heart Smiles program, which provides free orthodontic care to the children of Purple Heart recipients. To date, GSO has provided more than 37 children of Purple Heart recipients with complimentary care. GSO’s Gift of a Smile Heroes program recognizes heroes of all types in the Atlanta metro communities by giving them free braces or Invisalign treatment and has awarded free care to eight adults. The three programs combined have thus far provided more than $225,000 in complimentary orthodontic care to Atlanta’s deserving children and adults.

“We are honored to show our continued support to the children of Atlanta through our Gift of a Smile program,” said Dr. Randy Kluender, president of the GSO Board of Trustees. “Recipients will be treated at our world-renowned orthodontic clinic in Atlanta. We have recently expanded our facilities and have participated in the acquisition of the building, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the city of Atlanta. This city is our home.”

Past recipients are thankful for the positive impact the program has had on their children’s lives. “Winning the Gift of a Smile contest has meant so much to us,” said Sandra Escamilla, mother of recipient Roman Lara. “Roman is excited to smile and doesn’t feel self-conscious anymore. After going through a very difficult time, knowing that the financial impact of braces is something I don’t need to worry about is a huge relief.”

For more information on the school’s program and to determine your child’s eligibility, visit www.BracesToday.com/Gift.

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About Georgia School of Orthodontics

Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO), based in Atlanta, GA, offers an advanced specialty education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The 36-month residency program is structured to provide collaborative and evidence-based learning for residents while providing quality orthodontic care to patients in the School’s two patient clinics in metro Atlanta. GSO’s mission is to educate outstanding dentists to be proficient in the clinical specialty of orthodontics, while providing Georgians with the highest level of patient care available. GSO faculty and staff are dedicated to diversity in both education and practice. For more information about GSO, visit GSOrthodontics.org. To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit bracestoday.com or call 770.351.7737.