Congratulations to Dr. Claire Stroede of Stroede Orthodontics for being chosen as SCL’s Orthodontic Provider of the Week! We thank Dr. Stroede and her entire team for the generosity, dedication and outstanding service they provide to our SCL program participants! Since 2013, Dr. Stroede has been a...
Dr. Ryan Caudill – SCL Orthodontic Provider of the Week
Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Caudill of Caudill Orthodontics for being chosen as SCL’s Orthodontic Provider of the Week! We thank Dr. Caudill and his entire team for the generosity, dedication and outstanding service they provide to our SCL program participants! Since 2010, Dr. Caudill has been a...
Dr. Russell Verbic – SCL Orthodontic Provider of the Week
Congratulations to Dr. Russell Verbic of Verbic Orthodontics! Dr. Russell Verbic joined the SCL Provider Orthodontics team in March of 2017 and is already making a significant difference in the Chicago, IL, area. With offices in Palatine & Barrington, IL Dr. Verbic and his amazing team treat...
Dr. Elizabeth Christopherson – SCL Orthodontic Provider of the Week
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Christopherson of Caldwell and Christopherson Orthodontics for being chosen as SCL’s Orthodontic Provider of the Week! October 9, 2017 Since 2011 Dr. Elizabeth Christopherson has been a dedicated SCL orthodontic provider. With offices in Grand Rapids and Hastings,...
Dr. Matthew Lineberger – SCL Orthodontic Provider of the Week
October 1, 2017 Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Lineberger of Lineberger Orthodontics for being chosen as SCL’s Orthodontic Provider of the Week! We thank Dr. Lineberger and his entire team for the generosity, dedication and outstanding service they provide to our SCL program participants! Dr....
Orthodontic Staff of the Month – Ensley Orthodontics
Congratulations to the staff of Ensley Orthodontics for being chosen as SCL’s Orthodontic Staff of the Month! We thank the Ensley Orthodontics team for their generosity and outstanding service to our SCL program participants! With his practice in Beaverton, OR, Dr. Kevin Ensley has been a...
Why Employee Turnover is Costing You More Than You Think
What is the cost of turnover? Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics - employee turnover costs vary from 30% to 200% of a worker’s annual salary Example: a $50,000 per year employee costs at least $15,000 to replace Practice owners often don’t realize how costly turnover is to their organization. If...
Featured Volunteer – Joshua Franz
“I really enjoy supporting the SCL staff. I always feel like I’ve accomplished something with my day, and hopefully make a difference in a child’s life by bringing a smile to their face. “ - Joshua Franz Tell us about yourself I was born a Navy Brat so I spent most of my early life moving around...
Outstanding Volunteer – Namana Rao
"The volunteer opportunities at SCL offer a positive impact on the lives of children all across the nation. Being a part of a wide scale initiative to improve oral health care is truly fulfilling." -Namana Rao UMKC pre-dental student and dedicated SCL volunteer Namana Rao looks forward to her...
Dr. Lisa Thurlow – 2017 Gini Award Honoree – SCL Dental Partner
General Dentist’s referrals are the key to the success of Smiles Change Lives. Their clinical knowledge is essential to our application process to determine a child’s qualifications for our program. By referring a child in need of treatment, that child is one step closer to obtaining more...

