Dr. Randy Mitchmore, DDS “Gives Back” To Domestic Violence Victims
Local dentist, and owner of Lifesmiles, Randy R. Mitchmore, DDS has agreed to volunteer his services for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD) Give Back A Smile Program™ (GBAS) to heal the effects of domestic violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to restore the smiles of survivors.
(PRWEB) February 7, 2005 -- Local dentist, and owner of Lifesmiles, Randy R.
Mitchmore, DDS has agreed to volunteer his services for the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD) Give Back A Smile Program™ (GBAS) to heal the effects
of domestic violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to
restore the smiles of survivors.
With more than 5 million people
affected by domestic violence in America each year, AACD dentist like Mitchmore
provide a valuable service to their communities. By correcting the dental damage
caused by abuse, survivors not only regain a smile but self esteem and
ultimately rejuvenated lives.
How the Program Works
- Domestic
violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries as a direct result of the
abuse can contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) by
calling the GBAS national toll-free number, 800 773 4227. All applicants must
apply for the program through the NCADV.
- The survivor then undergoes
screening sessions with the NCADV and a local counselor of his or her choice to
determine if he or she is eligible for the program.
- If eligible, the
survivor is then referred to the AACD for acceptance. The AACD connects the
survivor with a local GBAS volunteer who provides treatment at no charge.
For complete details visit the GBAS website www.givebackasmile.com
In
July 2001, the AACD was one of only eight organizations in the world to receive
the Award of Excellence and the prestigious Associations Advance America Summit
Award for its GBAS program. The American Society of Association Executives
(ASAE) of Washington, DC sponsors this yearly national competition to recognize
the charitable organizations that make the most effort to advance American
society.
A native Houstonian, Dr. Mitchmore has been practicing
dentistry for over 25 years. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree from
Southwestern University in Georgetown he received the doctorate degree from the
University of Texas in Houston. He was honored to be named a Fellow of the
Academy of General Dentistry based on his continuing postgraduate education.
Advanced dental education has been from the Pankey Institute in Key
Biscayne, the Center for Professional Development in Scottsdale, Arizona and the
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Cosmetic Studies.
His community
involvements have been city councilman in Cleveland for three elected terms,
Rotary Club President, Cub Master, Chairman of the Cleveland Regional Medical
Center Board of Trustees, Board Member for Tri-County Mental Health Mental
Retardation, and currently a Board member for Bering-Omega Community
Services.
For more information on the Give Back A Smile™ program and Dr
Mitchmore’s Lifesmiles call 713 529 9300 or visit www.lifesmiles.us.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/2/prweb206009.htm