COMMUNITY OUTREACH

At Dental Excellence, our purpose is to honor God through exceptional service to our patients, team and community. Through our annual Smiles From the Heart event, we provide a full day of free dental care to local residents in need, and we proudly honor veterans each year with complimentary services. We also support our troops by collecting treats for care packages through our annual Halloween Candy Buyback, and we teach the next generation about oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month with fun, interactive school visits.

Our outreach doesn’t stop there. We’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others right here in our own community. Through our Culture Champion Program, team members are encouraged to take the lead on outreach initiatives that are close to their hearts, allowing us to support a wide range of causes as a unified team. Whether we’re caring for someone across town or welcoming them into our practice, we are committed to using our gifts to serve with purpose and love.

Smiles From the Heart

Our free day of dentistry for 200 local residents.

Group of six people standing outside a building, holding a sign that promotes free dentistry services on April 19th, wearing black shirts with a dental organization logo.
Two women smiling and holding a blue sign that says 'FREE Smiles' with a heart and a smiley face, standing against a plain wall.
A dentist wearing glasses, a mask, and gloves is working on a patient in a dental office. The patient is seated in a dental chair with a plastic cover, and the room has a window and dental equipment.
A man with glasses and a brown shirt sitting in a dental chair, holding a sign that reads 'Free Smiles'.
Two women in a dental office, one standing and the other sitting in a dental chair, smiling at the camera. Medical equipment and dental x-rays are visible in the background.
A young man lies on a dental chair in a dental clinic with a bib over his shirt, wearing a mask, while another young man, also wearing a mask and glasses, is seated nearby. Two women, one in a red shirt and another in a black shirt, are standing and
A dentist and a dental assistant working on a patient in a dental office, with dental equipment and a large window in the background.
A man in a dental chair holding a sign that says 'smile, it's free' with a smiley face, and a woman standing behind him leaning over with a smile, in a dental office.
Two smiling women standing in a doorway, one holding a blue sign that says 'FREE Smiles', inside a well-lit office or clinic.
A young woman sitting in a dental chair holding a sign that reads "Free Smiles," with another woman standing next to her, smiling. The setting is a dental office.
A patient lying in a dental chair receiving dental treatment from two dental professionals, with a third person observing in a brightly lit dental clinic with light blue walls and large window.
Group of ten smiling people outside, wearing matching black shirts with a blue logo that says 'Smiles from the Heart,' standing in front of a building with a brick and wood exterior and holding balloons.

Veterans Day

Offering free dental care for local veterans.

A woman and man at a blood donation center holding small American flags. The woman stands beside the seated man, both smiling.
A senior man in a wheelchair holding a small American flag, sitting in a medical office with a woman standing behind him, both smiling. The man is wearing a cap, and the woman has blonde hair tied back, also smiling and holding an American flag.
A young woman and an older man celebrating Veterans Day indoors. The woman is holding an American flag and smiling, while the man holds a sign that says "Veterans Day" and is wearing glasses and a dark jacket.
Two women smiling, holding a sign that reads 'Honoring All Who Served Veterans Day' and an American flag, inside a room with beige walls and a window.
A man and a woman smiling indoors, holding a sign that reads 'Veterans Day' and an American flag, celebrating Veterans Day.
A smiling young woman in black scrubs stands next to an older man in a blue shirt seated in a dental chair. The man is holding a sign that says "Let FREEDOM Ring!" with a gold bell graphic, and an American flag is also visible. The setting is a denta
A young woman and an older man smiling and holding a sign that says "Let Freedom Ring!" while standing in a room with an American flag and a computer monitor in the background.
A woman sitting in a medical chair holding a sign that says "Let Freedom Ring!" with a golden bell, and another woman standing behind her holding an American flag, both smiling in a medical setting.

Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buyback

Collecting candy for our troops overseas.

A soldier in uniform and a young boy standing in front of a whiteboard with patriotic thank you cards, smiling. The soldier is pointing at one of the cards, and the boy is wearing a red Lifewise Academy t-shirt.
A woman in a blue M&M's shirt and glasses preparing a Halloween candy bowl with a pumpkin face, while a girl in a pink shirt watches and smiles. Two other women, one dressed as a pirate, are in the background.
A woman in a green shirt and green tutu is smiling and handing a balloon animal to a girl in a colorful costume at a Halloween-themed party table. Two other children are nearby, one holding balloon shapes and smiling. The table is decorated with Hall
A woman and a young boy exchanging popcorn at a birthday party. The woman is sitting at a table decorated with orange Halloween-themed containers filled with popcorn, candy, and drinks. The boy is standing, handing a piece of popcorn to the woman. Th
Children participating in a Halloween-themed activity at a decorated indoor event space with a soldier. A large screen displays a message about a Candy Buyback Party with festive Halloween graphics. Multiple children sit or stand around a table fille
A woman dressed as Lightning McQueen from Cars, wearing a red cap and a checkered scarf, is smiling and talking to a young girl with chin-length brown hair and a pink striped shirt. They are sitting at a table with face paint supplies, engaged in a c
A young girl with a pink hair bow points a toy gun towards a ladder with colorful ghost-shaped lights in a dark room.
A boy is playing a pumpkin ring toss game with pumpkins on a table covered with spider web themed tablecloth. An adult woman watches nearby in a room with Halloween decor.
Group of people dressed in colorful costumes gathered around a table filled with candy, celebrating a Halloween party.

National Children's Dental Health Month

Teaching kids about good dental hygiene.

A classroom filled with young students and two teachers, smiling and holding signs with ocean-themed messages, in a decorated classroom with maps, charts, and educational posters.
A group of young children and a teacher posing for a photo in a classroom, holding signs about dental health and hygiene. The classroom has colorful decorations, alphabet charts, and educational posters.
A classroom filled with young students sitting on a colorful rug, smiling and facing the camera, with two teachers standing at the back. The classroom has educational posters on the walls, a large digital display screen, and various teaching material
A group of elementary school children and their teacher in a classroom, some holding fun photo props and posed for a group photo.
A classroom filled with young students, mostly smiling and sitting at desks or on the floor, with two teachers standing at the front. Lockers and educational decorations are visible on the walls.
Group of five children and two women in a classroom. The children hold signs with positive messages, and the women stand behind them, smiling. The classroom has colorful decorations, posters, and educational materials.
Group of young children and their teacher posing in a classroom with ocean-themed signs, decorations, and a calendar.
A classroom filled with young students holding up colorful signs with sea and ocean-related themes, standing in front of their desks with two teachers smiling nearby.

Additional Outreaches

Mission trip, Tooth Trot, and more.

A man participating in a color run, running through a cloud of pink and blue powdered color while holding a cheering tube, as volunteers throw colorful powder at him during the event.
A dental patient lying in a dental chair undergoing treatment, while a male dentist or dental assistant and a female assistant or hygienist work on him, wearing masks and gloves in a dental clinic.
A dental professional and a nurse treating a patient lying in a dental chair in a clinic, both wearing face masks, gloves, and medical attire.
Two dental professionals wearing masks and gloves performing a dental procedure on a patient lying in a dental chair.
Group of four people, two males and two females, participating in a color run event, wearing white t-shirts with the event logo, and covered in colorful powder, outdoors on a suburban street, celebrating with smiles. One woman is holding bottles of p
Four people dressed as fairy characters with wings and face paint, standing outdoors in front of a blue backdrop, smiling for a photo during a color run event.
Medical team performing a procedure on a patient in a hospital or mobile medical unit, with healthcare professionals wearing scrubs and gloves.
Group of people participating in a chalk art event, wearing white shirts and colorful paint, with some covered in colored powder, standing under an inflatable arch that reads DAVES, at an outdoor gathering.
Four healthcare professionals are standing together in a medical room, smiling at the camera. Two women are wearing red shirts, and two men are dressed in medical scrubs.
Group of nine women and one man standing in front of a large blue bus, all wearing matching red shirts, some holding water bottles, posing for a photo outdoors.
Group of women and girls participating in a colorful fun run event, wearing casual athletic clothes with some in pastel tutu skirts and others with colorful powder on their bodies, outdoors on a sunny day.
Family of four at a running event, with a father, mother, and two young children, smiling outdoors in front of a blue barrier.