WHO WE ARE
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non‐profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire assistance. Launched in 2008, Smile for a Lifetime Foundation aims to reach individuals with financial challenges, special situations, and orthodontic needs. The Foundation sponsors the orthodontic care of hundreds of patients each year. Smile for a Lifetime Foundation has participating orthodontists throughout the US. Each chapter has its own local Board of Directors who choose patients to be treated by the Foundation.
OUR MISSION
At Smile for a Lifetime Foundation it is our mission to create self confidence, inspire hope, and change the lives of children in our community in a dramatic way. The gift of a smile can do all this for a deserving, underserved individual who, in turn, can use this gift to better themselves and our community.
THE DOCTOR
After completing his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University, Dr. Ross Stryker attended the University of Missouri‐Kansas City School of Dentistry and graduated in 1982. He served his country in the military for 12 years, eight as a general dentist. He received his orthodontic training in the military from 1990 to 1992 and served his last four years as an orthodontist.
Dr. Stryker started his private practice in Lebanon, Mo. in 1994. Since 1996 he and his team have traveled to Waynesville, Missouri and in 2006 he had his own office built there and now works out of both the Lebanon and Waynesville locations.
Dr. Stryker stays abreast of the latest advances in orthodontics with memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association and the Greater Springfield Dental Society, where he served as secretary and treasurer for several years. Dr. Stryker also continues his education through participation in three study clubs.
WHO QUALIFIES
To become a candidate, interested patients must complete or have completed for them, a Smile of a Lifetime Foundation application that is available at the link below. Applicants must be a resident of the area that this chapter of the foundation serves and between the ages of 10‐18 years old.
APPLY NOW
Please download forms below to apply to the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation. Be sure and read over the application guidelines carefully before filling out and submitting the application!
