“Hope with Every Smile”–The SmileFaith Foundation Story By Tom Bostock Tom Lane, former Navy chaplain and successful businessman, searched for a meaningful way to give back by helping people smile again. In 2009, Tom launched SmileFaith Foundation to bless under-served Veterans and others in need with charitable dental care and life-changing inspiration. Although many Veterans can receive medical treatment at Veterans hospitals and facilities around the country, most have no access to low or no cost VA dental services. SmileFaith helps to fill that void, offering a quality dental care program to honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans with proof of service may receive certain free services such as exams, X-Rays, routine cleanings, simple extractions, and fillings. In addition, some Veterans may qualify for free dental implants upon special assessment.
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In a recent telephone interview, Dr. Michael O’Carroll (“Dr. Mike”), SmileFaith Vice President of Operations, shared a heartfelt story indicative of Tom Lane and his wife’s early ministry, demonstrating their willingness to help others. Over 12 years ago, Ace Opportunities, a local “transitional facility”, asked Tom if
he could help one of their new residents named “Rosemarie”. She had recently completed the Pasco County Drug Court Program, emerging from a life filled with addictions and homelessness. Together, Tom and his team gave Rosemarie the opportunity of a wonderful, new life… repairing years of dental
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