Smile for a Lifetime

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that provides orthodontic care to individuals who may not have the opportunity to acquire assistance.

WHO WE ARE

Smile for a Lifetime FoundationLaunched 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 treated by the Foundation.

WHO QUALIFIES

To become a candidate, interested patients must complete a Smile for a Lifetime application that is available under the APPLICATION heading.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board Members are as diverse as the communities we serve; however, leadership and passion for the community improvements are characteristics they all share.

John J. Murray, DDS
Seth Murphy, DDS (Chair)
Steve Lindbeck (Vice Chair)
Lydia Gray (Secretary)
Erich Lamirand, CPA (Treasurer)
Brant Darby, DDS
Shane Murphy, DDS
Joe Schierhorn
Mike Mills, Esq.
Lisa Prince
Lori Davey
Jennifer Ginzinger (Director)

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

Dr. John J. Murray earned his doctorate in dental surgery from Columbia University and completed a General Practice Residency, focusing on orthognathic surgery, at Montefiore Hospital before returning to Columbia University to complete his Certificate in Orthodontics..  He is the founder and current board member of the South Central Alaska Smile for a Lifetime Chapter, and owner of Murray Orthodontics Orthodontics in Anchorage, Alaska.

APPLICATION

Please download and complete the Smile for a Lifetime APPLICATION

Return your completed application, applicant questionnaire, photo, and letters of recommendation to:

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation
c/o Murray Orthodontics, P.C.
12350 Industry Way,
Suite 205
Anchorage, AK  99515

Application Help

  • Letters of Recommendation are mandatory. Please do not submit more than two letters, and limit each reference letter to one page each. Please type or print clearly with black ink (no pencil). Must be written by; school, church or community leaders that know the applicant.
  • Your attached 5X7 picture of the applicant’s full smile with teeth showing, must be clear.
  • Applicant must fill out and submit handwritten (not typed) application and applicant questionnaire
  • Your application, letters of reference and pictures will not be returned to you and will become property of Smile for a Lifetime foundation.
  • The applicant must be a resident of Southcentral Alaska or Bush Alaska
  • Must have a significant aesthetic need for braces
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be between 11 and 18 years old
  • Must be a currently enrolled student
  • Must demonstrate a positive attitude
  • Must agree to follow the treatment plan, and demonstrate the ability and commitment to make all appointments on time
  • Must show involvement and leadership in extracurricular activities

For questions call 907-277-0502 or email: S4L@murrayorthodontics.com

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be voted on by our Board of Directors.  Our Board of Directors will meet quarterly to make their selections.