Tag Archives: Special Smiles

Gifts that make a difference

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

On Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services held an event with the theme “Family: A Gift that Makes a Difference.” As part of the event at the Massachusetts State House, the department commissioner presented the 2013 Allen Crocker M.D. … Continue reading →

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Dental Care Worth Thousands of Dollars Provided Free to Arizona Athletes

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Devin Hohl’s story is one shared by Special Olympics athletes everywhere. She suffered from a chronic infection in her mouth, requiring a root canal and crown, but lost her dental insurance when she turned 21 and had been unable to … Continue reading →

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Free Dental Care at a “Day for Special Smiles”

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

On December 9, the dental college at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona will be closed – unless you are a Special Olympics Arizona athlete.  For that day, the students and entire faculty will completely devote their time and efforts … Continue reading →

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Dentist Gives Athlete a New Smile—Mission Accomplished

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Thirty-five year old, Roy Lehmann knew he had a serious dental problem. His gums were sore, but he couldn’t afford treatment so he pushed his pain aside. All that changed last month when one organization with a mission changed his smile forever. … Continue reading →

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The Tooth Fairies vs. the Bad Bugs

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Fairies aren’t known for swimming in icy water, but when it is for a good cause, they can make an exception.  Dental hygienist and instructor at Fox Valley Technical College Sharon Crowe and seven of her students took part in … Continue reading →

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Special Smiles Helps Athlete But Need and Pain Persist

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Ronnie Bledsoe, a volleyball player from Oklahoma, was glad to finally see a dentist last summer when he travelled to the USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. He had been living with pain in his mouth for years. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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