Give Back A Smile Program-Suwanee Dental Care: Comprehensive Family Dentistry Dr. Bill Williams Suwanee Georgia

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's "Give Back A Smile" Program
Dr. Williams, Smith & Hayward are all members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry	Dr. Williams presented his patient, GBAS Domestic Abuse Survivor, Charlotte, shown below, live on stage at the Celebration of Smiles with Kenny Rogers May 18, 2007
Charlotte Before Her Makeover	Charlotte After Her Makeover
9 Teeth Knocked out Charlotte's Story of Abuse Multiple Problems To Overcome Besides The Missing Teeth Made Her Case Challenging Charlotte Went From A Non-Smiling, Withdrawn Person...	Smile Restored Charlotte's Story of Renewal 9 Months Later After Six Root Canals, Periodontal Therapy, Three Dental Implants, Three Bridges and Two Partial Dentures To A Confident Smiling Person With Her New Makeover
We appreciate the dental laboratories who generously assisted in this case as AACD Participating Labs: Crowns and Bridge: Tooth Werks Inc. 1020 Brown St Washington, N.C. 27889 252-974-0385	Removable Prosthodontics: Nu-Way Dental Lab 3065 Bugle Drive Duluth, GA 70-814-0881

Give Back A Smile™ Fundraiser AACD’s Charitable Foundation, Give Back A Smile, has donated over $4 million in cosmetic dental services to survivors of domestic violence since its inception in 1999. Many thanks are in order for all of the supporters who have helped make this happen! The Annual AACD Scientific Session provides a tremendous opportunity to both celebrate the success of Give Back A Smile and raise funds to continue to help survivors into the future. GBAS events in Atlanta will include:	Celebration of Smiles with Kenny Rogers Expressive lyrics and sing-along melodies highlighted the Celebration of Smiles as American music legend Kenny Rogers took the stage on Thursday night in Atlanta. This celebration honored the dedication and generosity of GBAS volunteers who have helped restore the smiles and lives of survivors of domestic violence. 500th Life Restored Thanks to AACD’s Give Back A Smile Program Give Back A Smile, the primary program of the non-profit foundation of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has news certain to make everyone smile: it recently completed its 500th case and to date has provided more than $4 million dollars worth of donated services to survivors of domestic violence. Click here to learn more. Sheila's Story About the AACD and Cosmetic Dentistry
Mission: The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) purpose is to serve the philanthropic efforts of the AACD. It maintains three programs. Give Back A Smile This program was developed to address a need in the communities of the members of the AACD. Volunteer members of the AACD agree to restore the broken and damaged teeth of survivors of domestic violence. Survivors know that bruises and scars will fade but broken and missing teeth will not. Our generous dentists erase that memory by restoring the smiles at no cost to the survivor thereby restoring their lives. Whitening Program This program was developed as an additional way the dentists can support the AACDCF. Ultradent and Discus Dental have agreed to donate whitening kits to volunteer dentists. The dental office then offers the whitening kits to their patient base for a donation of $225 to the AACDCF. These funds go directly to supporting the programs of the AACDCF. This brilliant program allows dentists, patients, and the sponsoring companies an opportunity to restore lives. Disaster Relief Fund The catastrophic effects of the storms of 2005 in the Gulf region inspired the leaders of the AACD and AACDCF to develop a at ready disaster relief program to support our members. In the first year of the program we were able to raise and distribute over $80,000 to members whose practices were directly affected by Katrina and Rita. In 2006 the fund assisted a member on the east coast that was recovering from the major flooding during the summer in that region. The Disaster Relief Fund stands ready to help our members in the case of future disasters. To apply for Give Back A Smile, call (800) 773-4227.

Domestic Violence Program Wins Prestigious 2001 Associations Advance America Summit Award

July 19, 2001, Madison, WI - The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) located in Madison, WI has won the Award of Excellence and the prestigious Summit Award in the 2001 Associations Advance America Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Washington, D.C. Each year, only eight programs nationally are selected to receive the annual Summit Award.

The AACD received the award for its program for survivors of domestic violence, Give Back a Smile™ (GBAS). The Give Back A Smile program was established by the AACD out of a desire to give something back to the community, specifically, to help survivors of unfortunate circumstances related to domestic abuse. Through this program, AACD members volunteer their time and talents in restoring the smiles of survivors of domestic violence who have suffered damage to, or lost, their front teeth due to abusive attacks. Through the program, the AACD's goal is to help restore the appearance and self-esteem levels of those who have been abused.

AACD President Dr. Arthur Chal of Phoenix, AZ says, "The Give Back A Smile program is an opportunity for AACD members to contribute to others in need with our skills, compassion, and ability to create smiles. By doing so, we can restore a smile and also help someone rebuild their life." How the program works:

"The AACD's Give Back A Smile program truly embodies the spirit of the Associations Advance America campaign. It is an honor and inspiration to showcase this activity as an example of the many contributions associations are making to advance American society," remarked ASAE President Michael S. Olson, CAE.

For more information on the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®, contact Eric Nelson at 800.543.9220 or via e-mail at pr@aacd.com. For more information regarding the Give Back A Smile program, contact Kristin Klinknerat 800.543.9220 or via e-mail at givebackasmile@aacd.com.
Survivors wishing to apply for the program should call the national hotline at 800.773.GBAS (4227).

My Story of Abuse
My Story of Abuse
In 2001 I thought that I had met the man of my dreams. He was tall and handsome and I though that he was great guy after all a man that loves his Mama knows how to treat a woman. It didn’t take long for me to realize that that wasn’t the case with this man. About two months into our relationship it started off with a slap across the face. Then it quickly turned into chocking me until I would almost pass out. I can’t count the times that I would wake up with the blood vessels in my eyes busted because he had tired to choke me out. But I stayed because I loved him and he professed his dying love for me. And a part of me really believes he would change. But as time went on his drinking and drug use only got worse. And I began to drink more and more as a way to cope with the situation or so that I could just stay numb. One night in a drunken rage he got a knife and went to slash my face up so that no man would even want to look at me again and I them my arms up in defense and the knife went across my arm not only cutting skin but muscle too. I thought the bleeding would never stop but once he realized what he had done he at least drove me to the hospital even as drunk as he was. While the doctor asked how I got cut he hid outside until they were through stitching me up. I can remember the doctor saying that it looked like a defensive wound but I still stuck to my story that I had cut my own self while slicing meat. And he was so remorseful at what he had done that I forgave him again, but the beating continued. I even became a master in hiding the black eyes with make up. I got those continually. I’d get rid off one black eye completely and he would black my eyes again but still I stayed even after he hit me in the back of my head so hard that I landed in ICU for three days with a brain injury which as a result left me walking on a cane. But I’m not on a cane anymore because God delivered me from that cane by his grace and mercy. You know there are so many times that I could have been carried out in a body bag. But God had other plans for me and his plan was for me to walk out of that situation so that I could live and to live for him and share my story with others that they would know that thee hope out there. By the grace of God I walked out of that situation a little over two years ago and I never looked back again. I’m living back in a homeless shelter again due to the injury. It’s been difficult to find work that I am physically able to do but I have faith in God and I know that he will open doors for me. He will send that job my way so that one day. I will be able to truly stand on my own. Yours truly, Charlotte Jackson A survivor of Domestic violence, not a victim. February 23, 2007 Now that she has completed her treatment, she writes: May 11, 2007 Dear Dr. Williams, "I am Ms. Charlotte Jackson and was accepted into the Give Back a Smile Program. I would like to share how my life has changed after being in this wonderful program. I am able to smile with confidence and my self-esteem has been built up. I can finally smile without covering up my mouth. In the past, I was so embarrassed to talk or smile, but now I am able to stand before a group of people, especially at my church, and feel confident in my speaking. I will forever be thankful to Suwanee Dental Care, Dr. William B. Williams and the Give Back A Smile Program for changing my life forever." Sincerely, Charlotte Jackson

Give Back A Smile™ Fundraiser

Celebration of Smiles with Kenny Rogers