Giving children
around Australia a
reason to smile…
Patient Eligibility
Patient Eligibility
For a child to be eligible to receive orthodontic treatment under the Give a Smile program, that patient must already be on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment in the public dental service of the state or territory in which they live.
How it works
For some families orthodontic care for children can be prohibitively expensive and for many unattainable. This is why orthodontic professionals around Australia have pledged their support to the Give a Smile initiative.
Health Care Card
You need to be a Health Care Card holder or Pension Card holder.
Waiting list
You or your child must already be on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment in the public dental service of the state or territory where you live.
Orthodontist appointment
‘Give a Smile’ simply receives patients and allocates them to appropriate specialist orthodontists.
Smile stories
Australia’s ‘Give a Smile’ and America’s Donated Orthodontic Services programs provide professional orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families. We explore the similarities and differences in these charitable programs. read more
Every year, a team of Give a Smile orthodontists, staff, friends and family come together to participate in the Herald… read more
Give a Smile is an initiative of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) and it was founded in 2005 by… read more
