Medicaid Updates
August 17, 2023, Update: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has officially updated the information around Medicaid coverage of the new...
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A Smile for Kids
- Aug 21
Donate Someone Else's Money
Supporting A Smile for Kids (ASK) through Fred Meyer Community Rewards: A Small Gesture with a Big Impact Imagine a world where every...
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Kasey Edwards
- Aug 10
Welcome to the ASK team!
We are delighted to introduce and warmly welcome Kasey Edwards to the A Smile for Kids (ASK) team! Serving the pediatric dental community...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jul 17
July 17, 2023, Update
The Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid Orthodontic benefit (braces) has been in effect since January 1, 2023, for OHP Members under 21 years...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jun 28
A Smile for Kids Earns 2023 Guidestar Candid Gold Seal of Transparency
As a non-profit organization, our credibility and transparency are paramount to our operations at A Smile for Kids (ASK). It's with great...
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A Smile for Kids
- May 23
Thank You Wildhorse Foundation
03/14/2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Redmond, OR - A Smile for Kids (ASK), a non-profit organization that funds braces for children in all...
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A Smile for Kids
- Mar 22
The Power of Self-Confidence: Carly's Journey
Carly was a bright 14-year-old girl with aspirations and dreams like any other teenager. However, her self-consciousness about her...
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A Smile for Kids
- Mar 16
Why Should I Sponsor a Smile?
The "Sponsor a Smile" program from A Smile for Kids (ASK) is a charitable initiative that aims to help children with severe orthodontic...
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A Smile for Kids
- Mar 15
Smiles that Transform Lives
The Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Teen Mental Health and Self-esteem Orthodontic treatment is often regarded as a rite of passage...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jan 31
ASK Radio Interview - Oregon's New Orthodontic Benefit
The second installment (Part Deux) of the ASK radio interview with Dave Clemens from Horizon Broadcasting is now ready. During this...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jan 31
ASK Radio Interview - Who Is ASK?
The world-class radio personality (and very funny) Dave Clemens, representing the five major radio stations in Central Oregon through...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jan 5
New Process for Applying to ASK
The new Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid Orthodontic benefit took effect on January 1, 2023. The ASK program is available for kids 11-17 years...
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A Smile for Kids
- Dec 27, 2022
New Oregon Medicaid Orthodontic Benefit Effective 1/1/2023
Braces by Dr. Walle at Klamath Falls Orthodontics
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A Smile for Kids
- Feb 17, 2022
Bottledrop Bags for A Smile for Kids – Get Your Free Bags Today
Donating to a nonprofit organization can be a big challenge when you really believe in what they do, but your finances are limited. This...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jan 13, 2022
Oregon's Orthodontists Donate $135,404 in Services to ASK in 2021
A Smile for Kids (ASK) has been incredibly lucky to receive support from over 52 Orthodontic locations in Oregon in 2021, in the form of...
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A Smile for Kids
- Jan 10, 2022
ASK Testifies during Oregon Health Policy Board Public Comment
Our comments were submitted during the public's open comment period at the OHPB meeting on 1/4/21. Public comment around Oregon's 1115...
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A Smile for Kids
- Dec 29, 2021
Crypto Donations in the Works
It's nearly 2022 and just about anyone who is dipping their toe in the investment world is aware of Crypto currencies, blockchains, NFTs,...
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A Smile for Kids
- Oct 29, 2021
ASK Receives $10,000 from the Daugherty Family Fund via OCF
A Smile for Kids is incredibly grateful for the support that the Daugherty Family Fund has shown through their generous donation to A...
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A Smile for Kids
- Oct 29, 2021
Testimony Submitted to the Health Evidence Review Commission for OHA - Meeting November 18, 2021
Medicaid Should Cover Treatment for Handicapping Malocclusion in Children A Smile for Kids A Smile for Kids (ASK) provides equitable...
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A Smile for Kids
- Oct 28, 2021
Expanded Orthodontic coverage on the Table for Oregon Health Plan
Oregon’s Medicaid program might expand its limited orthodontic coverage to include treatment for severe, or "handicapping," cases of...
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A Smile for Kids
- Sep 14, 2021
Help A Smile for Kids Raise $$$$
A Local mortgage company, Mann Mortgage, in Redmond, Oregon is giving away money to two non-profit organizations each quarter of the...
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A Smile for Kids
- Apr 30, 2021
ASK April Newsletter
ASK would like to welcome our new members! The photo below shows, left to right: Michael Vendrame, Diane Lee, Maren Halsey, and Christian...
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A Smile for Kids
- Oct 14, 2020
Benefits of a Giving Account - Create a Legacy
Growing the American tradition of philanthropy is at the heart of our mission, and we are proud that two-thirds of our donors say they...
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A Smile for Kids
- Aug 28, 2020
A Smile for Kids - FAQ
A Smile for Kids Mission: Improving the self-confidence, health and resilience of underserved youth throughout Oregon by providing...
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