Big news! After 20 years of restoring the smiles and lives for more than 1,800 survivors of domestic violence, Give Back a Smile is releasing a completely transformed brand identity.

Here's what you need to know:

What’s new?

• The biggest change is our logo. It’s completely redesigned with all new colors which means our overall brand will reflect the look and feel of the new mark. 
• Officially, Give Back a Smile is a program of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Charitable Foundation, it is our flagship, and what’s most well-know. The new brand puts Give Back a Smile at the forefront. 
• Our new look will be reflected anywhere Give Back a Smile has a presence. You will start to see it on the AACD Charitable Foundation’s letterhead, envelopes, social media, and website.

What’s staying the same?

• Our mission, vision and core values remain the same. 
  • Mission: AACD Charitable Foundation assists in rebuilding the smiles and lives of adults who’ve suffered dental injuries from domestic and sexual violence, through compassionate cosmetic dental services and support programs.  
  • Vision: Restore a smile, restore a life
  • Core values: Integrity, Generosity, Peace, Compassion & Compliance
• Give Back a Smile services will remain the same. 

Why now?

• Give Back a Smile recently celebrated 20 years of restoring smiles and lives. We believe the new look better aligns with who we are and the life-changing services we provide. 

What are some exciting new achievements for GBAS?

• Since the program’s inception, more than 1,800 people have received smile restorations through Give Back a Smile. 

• Just this last year, 70 new program applicants were connected with volunteer dentists to restore their smiles.

• There are currently more than 100 people receiving Give Back a Smile services nationwide.

What GBAS has coming up?

• Our overall goals are to help as many people as possible and to ensure we sufficient resources to do so. We are working to increase national awareness of Give Back a Smile through partnerships and outreach. At AACD 2020 Orlando, there will be many ways to support Give Back a Smile including our Annual Event happening at TopGolf Orlando, silent auction, wine pull and new this year, Steps for Smiles. 

Click here, to learn more about the Give Back a Smile Program.

Please email AACD Charitable Foundation Director, Lisa Fitch, CAE, with any questions.