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Give Back A Smile | American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry

200 River Place, Suite 150, Monona, WI 53716

Not Applicable.
Eligibility
Program applicants must meet all criteria:
  • Must be an adult survivor who received dental injuries from a former intimate partner or spouse, due to sexual assault, or due to human trafficking.
  • Must be a survivor whose injuries are to the smile-zone (the front eight (8) teeth). The program does not replace work that has been already repaired through previous enrollment in the GBAS program or by the survivor's own dentist. Does not help with dental neglect (such as cavities), gum disease, jaw injuries, or orthodontic treatment.
  • Must have reliable transportation or ability to obtain transportation for up to 200 miles from home.
  • Incident causing dental injuries must have occurred at least one (1) year ago and the applicant must be away from abusive situations for a minimum of one (1) year..
  • Must meet with a domestic violence/sexual assault advocate, case manager, counselor, therapist, or doctor with experience in counseling survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault at least once and their information must be provided on the application for acceptance into the program.
Required documents
Must complete a program application.
Hours
Application is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hours are based on the availability of the volunteer cosmetic dentist.
Languages
None.
Application process
  • Visit the website for more information or to complete the application. Only applications submitted online will be considered.
  • When an application is received, applicant will be sent a letter letting them know if they initially qualify or not.
  • If eligibility criteria are initially met, GBAS will contact a participating dentist closest to the applicant’s area to ask if he/she will accept the case. If accepted, GBAS will contact the applicant with the referral. The applicant must then schedule an appointment within 30 days with the participating volunteer dentist. This is a volunteer program and the dentist decides what kind of dental work fits within the program's guidelines. Applicants are not accepted into the program until the dentist sees the applicant for a consultation.
Fees
$20 non-refundable application fee.
Service area
United States
Provides volunteer cosmetic dentists who restore the broken and damaged teeth of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
Last assured
03/25/2026
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Providing organization
American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry
Provides volunteer cosmetic dentists who restore the broken and damaged teeth of survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or sexual assault.