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Summary
 
In this episode of Hey Docs, Jill interviews Alexis Barclay from Smiles Change Lives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing orthodontic care to children in need. Alexis shares the mission and history of the organization, highlighting its impact on over 20,000 families across the United States. The conversation explores how orthodontists can get involved, the referral process for patients, and the positive ripple effect of giving back to the community. Alexis emphasizes the importance of community service in orthodontics and encourages new and established orthodontists to participate in the program, regardless of their practice size. The episode concludes with a speed round of insights and future visions for the organization.


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Takeaways

• Smiles Change Lives has helped over 20,000 families.
• The organization started 28 years ago with a mission to provide orthodontic care.
• Orthodontists can get involved without financial commitments.
• The program aims to empower both children and their families.
• Community service in orthodontics can enhance practice visibility.
• New orthodontists can benefit from participating in the program.
• The referral process is designed to be simple and effective.
• The organization collaborates with various partners to reduce treatment costs.
• Positive experiences from the program uplift both patients and providers.
• The goal is to inspire every orthodontist to treat at least two kids.

Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction to Smiles Change Lives
03:04 The Impact of Smiles Change Lives
06:04 How Orthodontists Can Get Involved
08:50 Patient Referral Process and Community Impact
12:08 Understanding the Program's Structure
15:00 The Ripple Effect of Giving Back
18:03 Opportunities for New Orthodontists
20:56 Logistics of Joining the Program
24:07 Speed Round: Insights and Future Vision 

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Episode Credits:
 
Hosted by Jill Allen
Produced by Jordann Killion
Audio Engineering by Garrett Lucero