Partner Orthodontist Testimonials

Here are some excerpts of what our partners have to say:

"SCL is the best system to treat the patients who really need the financial help.  It has been proven that these patients truly appreciate the way the program is changing their lives. Even though you may accept charitable cases already, this model is an incredible way to deliver access to care for low-income kids in your area."

– Dr. Scott McCranels, SCL National Board member, West Palm Beach, FL

"SCL is a program that I would not only support, but also promote. I think that 'dentistry' has thought of us as that premier specialty that helps no one. What can they do in an outreach role; they're just tooth straighteners. I think we all know how false that statement is, and I feel it's up to us to make a difference not only in these children's lives but on how our profession is perceived, and this is the vehicle to do that."

– Dr. John P. Roth, Shawnee, KS

"One patient was so excited to get back to school and show his friends that he is finally doing something about his smile and the way his teeth look. His parents said his confidence has increased dramatically since he found out he was going to get braces. Now that he has them, he has grown socially as an active member of his class, both academically and athletically."

– Dr. Dustin Burleson, Kansas City, MO

"To really objectively evaluate true low-income patients, without funding for needed orthodontic care, is a wonderful and needed benefit to improve orthodontic health in our community." 

– Dr. Michael V. Garvey, St. Charles, MO

"I have two favorite SCL stories. The first relates to April of this year, when our first patient here in Minnesota got his braces on. I was so excited that I almost went over to the office of the orthodontist who so graciously treated our first patient! The second relates to the orthodontists here in Minnesota. The patients we have started have been spread all around the state. If I needed a provider in an area where we had none, I would call the orthodontist in the area. So far, EVERYONE I have asked to become a provider has said 'yes!'"

– Dr. Stephen F. Litton, Minnesota Community Advisory Board director, Golden Valley, MN