Homewood Orthodontist Honored for Work with Low-Income Families

A Homewood favorite recently was recognized for her work in reaching out to the less fortunate.

Dr. Lisa Grant was selected to be featured as the “Orthodontic Provider of the Week” by Smiles Change Lives (SCL), an international non-profit that provides access to life-changing orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families.

Grant has accepted four SCL youth to treat since January of this year, and she and her staff screen applicants in her community in Illinois, as well as the neighboring cities in Indiana.

"It is a privilege and an honor, to be able to use my skills as an orthodontist to benefit the lives of those children whose parents cannot afford braces. I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the kids enrolled in Smiles Changes Lives," said Grant. "I know that having a great smile in life can provide opportunities that may not exist otherwise. I am thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful organization!"

Each week, Smiles Change Lives recognizes the work of one orthodontic provider, a team of providers or an orthodontic practice, that goes above and beyond the call of duty to support SCL's mission of bringing improved self esteem and healthy, happy smiles to the faces of children in need.

Lisa Grant Orthodontics was recognized throughout the week of May 12–18, 2014 on the Smiles Change Lives website (www.smileschangelives.org/oow), and Facebook page (www.facebook.org/smileschangelives).