Sanger Family Dental

Posted September 8, 2008: Community Service

Give Back A Smile

August 26, 2008 Madison, WI- Local American AACD member cosmetic dentist, Keith M. Sanger, DDS volunteers for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundations (AACDCF) "Give Back A Smile (GBAS)program to heal the effects of domestice violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence.

"Through the Give Back A Smile program AACD members assist survivors by treating their dental injuries that were sustained from domestic violence, so that they may reclaim their smiles, their self-esteem and, ultimately,their lives,"said Dr.Keith M. Sanger of Rochester, NY.

How Give Back A Smile Works-

*Domestic violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries from abuse from a former intimate partner or spouse can contact GBAS toll-free at 800.773.GBAS (4227)

*Survivors must make an appointment with a counselor,domestic violence advocate, social worker, or therapist to complete the advocate section of the GBAS application.

*GBAS conducts the initial review of the application, however, the dentist has the final say as to the eligibility of the applicant.

*If eligiable, the AACD connects the survivor with a local GBAS volunteer who provides treatment at no charge to the recipient.

Helping the Community By Helping Individuals-

"Because more than 5 million people are affected by domestic violence every year in the United States and Canada, there is clearly a need for a program like GBAS to help survivors rejuvenate their lives through the caring hands of local dentist," Dr.Sanger said.

In July 2001, the AACD was one of the eight organizations in the world to recive the Award of Excellence and the presigious Assocations Advance American Summit Award for its GBAS program. The American Society of Association Exceutives (ASAE), of Washington, D.C., sponsers their yearly national competition to recongize the charitable organizations that make the most effort to advance American society.

For complete details about the GBAS program,visit www.givebackasmile.com or call toll-free 800.543.9220. Those interested in finding help with the GBAS program can also visit the Web Site www.givebackasmile.com, call the

National Hotline at 800.773.GBAS (4227), or email givebackasmile@aacd.com.

Posted August 19, 2008: We are proud to announce the launch of our new website!

Drs. Sanger, DiMartino and their team are proud to announce the launch of our new website. You can get lots of information on the different dental treatments we provide by visiting the Dental Information Center on the site.