When most of us get ready for a job interview, we focus on the questions that might be asked and how to best respond.  But for many Central Texas jobseekers, a top concern is: “How can I hide my teeth?” or “Will the interviewer understand me?”

Dental problems pose a significant barrier to finding a job, so CADF and Goodwill Central Texas have partnered up to identify and care for individuals who need major dental treatment to eliminate pain, gain confidence and advance their careers.

The pilot program is well underway.  So far, nine amazing dentists have signed up to provide charitable care to seven hard-working individuals who are part of Goodwill’s highly-respected job training program.

CADF is looking for several more volunteer dentists to take new cases.  As a Goodwill volunteer, you will have the chance to truly touch someone’s life and give them the confidence they need to find the job of their dreams.

For more information about how you can volunteer, please contact Lisa Apfelberg at 512-992-1217 or l.apfelberg@capitalareadentalfoundation.org.

In 2013, CADF volunteers provided charitable dental care to over 700 patients. But, did you know that care was delivered by only 50 dentists?

CADF needs your help to keep serving the hundreds of patients who sign up for our four programs.  Whether you have the time to treat one patient a month or one patient a year, you can change someone else’s life for the better, not to mention your own!

To learn more about CADF volunteer opportunities, please contact Meg Hulse today at (512) 578-9402 or m.hulse@capitalareadentalfoundation.org

Healthy Smiles for Texans

Dr. Darnell Arnold

Dr. Alan Moore

Aloha Dental

Season for Caring

St. Vincent De Paul

Dr. Joyce Wong

Dr. Stan LaCroix

Airport Dental

Dr. Patrick Jaekle

Because of YOU, the 2014 Capital Area Dental Foundation Great Gatsby Gala & Casino raised a record-breaking $170,000 to support CADF’s charitable dental care programs.  Your community spirit and incredible generosity will help hundreds of Central Texans receive the dental care they need to leave healthy and productive lives.

Click here to look at Gala pictures on Flickr.  You look amazing doing amazing things for our community!

Thank you again to our generous sponsors, donors and community partners, including:

 Platinum Sponsor : St. David’s Foundation

Diamond Sponsors: Austin Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, DentaQuest, Patterson Dental, Widner & Alford Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Click here to view the names of our fantastic gold sponsors.

Community Partners: St. David’s Foundation, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Austin American-Statesman, Austin Community Foundation

Gala Co-Chairs:  Dr. Alan Moore and Melinda Perrier

Honorary Gala Chair: CADS President Dr. Misti Phillips James

Master of Ceremonies: Ron Oliveira and Judy Maggio

A special thanks also to CADS founder, Leonard Dolce and his wife Ann for their generous gift to the Capital Area Dental Foundation Endowment and to Leading Reach for producing our Gala video.

Breaking News!

The Capital Area Dental Foundation Gala is just days away and we are excited to confirm that Texas country music legend, Hal Ketchum, will perform at the Gala as a special musical guest.    Hal has received dental care through CADF’s ongoing partnership with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and understands first-hand the importance of making dental care more accessible to those who need it.

At press time, the Gala is SOLD OUT, however, if you wish to have your name placed on the waiting list to purchase tickets, please contact Julia Campbell at julia@corcoronco.com or  214.693.6360.

Because of YOU, the Capital Area Dental Foundation had another banner year—providing more charitable care than ever before.  During the holiday season, CADF participated in the Austin American-Statesman’s Season for Caring program.   CADF Program Director, Lisa Apfelberg successfully connected 13 deserving individuals who desperately needed dental care with volunteer dentists.  A heartfelt thanks to the following Central Texas dentists for opening up their heart and providing the gift of a healthy mouth to low-income individuals who are struggling to survive:

Dr. Bryan Hassler

Dr. Paul Lounsberry

Dr. Whit Jumper

Dr. Kelly Keith

Dr.  Wayne Radwanski

Dr. Stan LaCroix

Dr. Barry Rouch

Dr. Kavin Kelp

Dr. Kent Maucalay

The Capital Area Dental Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Great Gatsby Gala & Casino, is less than two months away.  The Annual Gala is always a fabulous party, but it also helps CADF raise the funds it needs to provide charitable dental care to hundreds of people in need.

The Capital Area Dental Foundation’s Gala Committee, led by co-chairs, Alan Moore and Melinda Perrier, have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure that the Gala is not only a financial success, but also a night to remember.  No detail is too small.  Whether it’s the menu, wine, entertainment or décor, Alan and Melinda, along with their support team, are involved.

Alan Moore is a general dentist and longtime CADF supporter who served last year as chairman of the organization’s Communications Committee.  This year, Alan is not only serving as Gala co-chair, he is also CADF’s vice-chair.  Dr. Moore is active with Goodwill Austin and recently established a partnership with the organization to provide dental care to individuals in need.

Melinda Perrier joined the CADF Board of Trustees in 2012 and has been a tremendous asset.  She is the vice president of business banking at Region’s Bank and generously stepped into a leadership role with the Gala.

Thank you, Melinda and Alan for all your hard work and dedication!

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, click here. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala, but rest assured, if you cannot attend, you can still make a donation to CADF and support our mission.

A few weeks ago, we announced that CADF is once again participating in the Austin American-Statesman’s Season for Caring campaign by helping deserving families with their dental needs.

One of the 12 featured families that CADF is helping is the Mandujano family.  The mother of three children, Agustina is a breast and thyroid cancer survivor who is living on a ranch with no indoor plumbing.  She is in need of dentures, while her children have general dental and orthodontic needs.

CADF treasurer, Dr. Stan LaCroix, has committed to helping the Mandujano Family with dental exams and denture needs, while Dr. Barry Rouch, CADF Communications & Outreach co-chair, is helping Agustina’s son with orthodontics.  Click here to learn more about the Mandujano Family and read the article that ran in last Friday’s Austin American-Statesman

A special thanks to all of our volunteer dentists and to CADF Program Director, Lisa Apfelberg, who is working hard to connect Season for Caring families to CADF dentists.

The Capital Area Dental Foundation was prominently featured in today’s Austin American-Statesman for its life-changing work with the Season for Caring charitable campaign.

The article told the story of Season for Caring recipient, Bob Green, a 60-year old throat cancer survivor.  More than 30 rounds of radiation severely damaged Mr. Green’s teeth.  CADF volunteer dentist and former Development Committee Chairman, Dr. Kelly Keith, has volunteered to provide Mr. Green with a full set of dentures at absolutely no cost.  Mr. Green’s Season for Caring sponsor, the Foundation for the Homeless, will use about $700 worth of Season for Caring donations to cover the lab work required to create the dentures.   Dr. Keith is one of several CADF dentists who have stepped forward to volunteer their services to Season for Caring families.

Your generous and loyal support of CADF’s Annual Gala makes it possible for our growing foundation to participate in programs like Season for Caring and connect patients like Bob Green with dentists like Dr. Keith.

If you are interested in participating in the Season for Caring program or another charitable dental program, please contact Lisa Apfelberg, CADF Program Director at l.apfelberg@capitalareadentalfoundation.org or 512-971-8005.