”I often reflect on the first trip that started it all.”

A team of Smile Brands dentists volunteered in Asunción, Paraguay in 2011. We treated 200+ children at an orphanage on our first day, shocked by the acuity level.



The next day, we met Ramón, a young boy too sick to join everyone else. As I said hello, I saw a huge, painful abscess on his face. Our team was able to help him, though the doctor who completed the surgery told me Ramón’s level of infection may have killed him.


I couldn’t stop thinking, “What happens to Ramón when we’re not here next week?”

We were leaving soon. But the community needed someone—plus equipment and supplies—to stay.

So, the concept of the outpost was born. A short-term service trip became an ongoing, in-country partnership.

Ramón was placed directly in our path—I know it. He, and others in need like him, are our reason for doing this work—the reason the Smiles For Everyone Foundation exists. We’re giving back in a way that only dental professionals can.

To our dedicated team of volunteer dentists, dental professionals, administrators, and supporters who make this all possible—thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Godspeed,

Steve Bilt

Founder & Chairman

Smiles for Everyone Foundation

Chief Executive Officer

Smile Brands Inc.

Our Leadership

Smiles for Everyone Foundation Board of Directors

Steve Bilt

Steve Bilt

Founder & Chairman
Bio
Steve Bilt is the Chief Executive Officer at Smile Brands Inc. (SBI) and OneSmile, LLC. He co-founded Smile Brands in 1998 and OneSmile in 2015 and in 2016 combined the two businesses. Steve was integral in SBI’s three initial platform acquisitions and led the acquisitions of Monarch Dental Corporation [NASDAQ: MDDS] in 2003 and Castle Dental Centers Inc. [NASDAQ: CASL] in 2004. In addition to these transactions, Steve oversaw the development and operationalization of 150 de novo practices at Smile Brands and each of OneSmile platform acquisitions. Steve also serves as Chairman of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation.
Dr. Alan J. Acierno

Dr. Alan J. Acierno

Board Member
Bio
President, Clinical Operations, Smile Brands

Dr. Alan J. Acierno is a practicing dentist and President, Clinical Operations. He leads the Field Operations and Clinical Operations Teams responsible for all operational and clinical standards, clinical education, and new clinical initiatives.

After receiving his D.D.S. from Creighton University, he practiced dentistry in both group and private environments, where he discovered the benefits and challenges of each. Compelled with a vision to make a difference in dentistry, Dr. A.J., together with his brother and fellow dentist, Dr. Michael Acierno, founded DecisionOne Dental Partners in 2011.

DecisionOne joined forces with Smile Brands in 2019 and has grown to 40 dental practices. As the company continues to grow, DecisionOne remains dedicated to the mission of changing the way dentistry is done to improve lives. In 2020 Dr. Acierno became the COO of the Midwest Region of Smile Brands, where he led both Field and Clinical and Operations for over 250 dental practices.

Dr. Acierno is committed to building a culture of patient-centered care and believes that when a dental practice has a culture of advocating for their patients, the possibilities are endless.

Kim Marcus

Kim Marcus

Board Member
Bio
Kim Marcus has been working in the accounting and finance fields for over 30 years including 11 years with Smile Brands. In her role as Senior Vice President of Accounting and Corporate Finance, Kim is responsible for Financial Planning and Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Payroll in support of over 400 affiliated practices. She has been recognized on multiple occasions for her strong staff development, receiving the company’s VIBE award for management excellence in 2011. In 2019, Kim’s team was awarded Business Support Team of the Year for the superior service they provide to the field operations team. Kim earned her B.S. in Accounting from California Polytechnic University. She began her career and earned her CPA at KPMG.
Victoria Harvey

Victoria Harvey

Board Member
Bio
Victoria Harvey joined Smile Brands in 2014 as Associate General Counsel and was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in April 2015. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in corporate litigation, including over a decade with the law firms of Loeb & Loeb LLP in Los Angeles and Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman in Costa Mesa, Calif. She also spent six years with Real Mex Restaurants, the largest full-service Mexican restaurant company in the U.S., where she handled all of the company’s legal functions, and in 2010 was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Victoria also serves on the Board of Directors for Association of Corporate Counsel – Southern California Chapter. In 2016, the Orange County Business Journal honored Victoria with its General Counsel of the Year – Private Company award for her significant contributions to Smile Brands and to the legal field.

Dr. Edgardo Gonzalez, DDS

Dr. Edgardo Gonzalez, DDS

Board Member and International Ambassador
Bio
Market Dental Director, San Antonio & Houston

Dr. Edgardo “Gordy” Gonzalez, a native of Laredo, Texas, earned his under-graduate degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before completing dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care for more than 35 years.

After graduating from dental school and working at a private practice in Houston for three years, he moved to San Antonio in 1980. The following year Dr. Gonzalez helped open the first satellite office of Press Family Dental on the city’s south side. Press Family Dental was acquired by Monarch Dental Corp. in 1997 and in turn Smile Brands Inc. acquired Monarch Dental Corp. in 2003, which is when Dr. Gonzalez began his affiliation with SBI.

Known for wearing a smile to work every day, Dr. Gonzalez especially enjoys mentoring young dentists as a Market Dental Director and contributing to the profession as a member of the Smile Brands Clinical Board of Directors. Dr. Gonzalez was honored with the 2011 President’s Award from Smile Brands’ President & CEO Steve Bilt. Dr. Gonzalez was a member of SEAL Team 1’s International Smile Project to Paraguay in December 2011.

International Outpost Leaders

Norm Schulz

Norm Schulz

Executive Director
Bio
Norm has helped to establish and expand the Smiles for Everyone Foundation’s International Outposts since 2011. In addition to working with the Foundation, Norm provides coaching and counsel to leaders of organizations nationally and internationally. He has been a keynote speaker and facilitator at seminars for business and government leaders on every continent and done personal and leadership coaching with CEOs and executives. He also helped found an international humanitarian organization to implement crisis response, relief and development projects in more than 20 countries.
Judah Mooney

Judah Mooney

Paraguay Director, Diaconia
Bio
Judah Mooney, President of Diaconia ADP, founded his nonprofit organization to help break the cycle of poverty in Paraguay for single-parent families. Diaconia ADP provides micro-loans to women who want to support themselves and their families. Prior to founding Diaconia ADP, Judah developed a network of 350 nutrition centers across Paraguay to provide regular meals for over 20,000 children from families in poverty and designed a vocational training program for their parents to learn job-related skills.

Judah has worked with projects in 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America that benefited thousands of needy children and families. As a member of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation’s International Outpost in Paraguay, Judah and Diaconia ADP provide much needed support to under-served Paraguayans without access to dental care. Judah is married to Mary and has a daughter, Emily Grace.

Pablo Ortiz

Pablo Ortiz

Paraguay Administrator

Bio

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Dr. Andrea Lopez

Dr. Andrea Lopez

Paraguay Lead Dentist

Bio

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Jesus Perez

Jesus Perez

Mexico Director

Bio

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Dr. Reyes

Dr. Reyes

Central America Lead Dentist

Bio

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Dr. Tinuola Esther Mark

Dr. Tinuola Esther Mark

Ghana Lead Dentist
Bio
Dr. Mark, who has been a practicing dental surgeon for 24 years, is the principal dental surgeon at Ghana Health Service. She has training in Implantology, Orthodontics and is presently concluding a master’s-level program in Public Health, specializing in Health Education and Promotion. She has 15 years of experience in community health projects, working with international agencies such as Unilever, World Vision, and Ark Charity Foundation, and now is carrying on the work of the Smiles for Everyone Foundation (SFE Foundation).

Dr. Mark cares deeply about the less privileged and regularly organizes outreach programs for orphans and prisoners. She is married, has three sons and lives with her family in Kumasi, Ghana.

Kwesi Oduro-Korankye

Kwesi Oduro-Korankye

Ghana Administrator

Bio

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Dr. Jesse Wong

Dr. Jesse Wong

Rwanda Lead Dentist

Bio

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Dr. Sonexay Kounlavong

Dr. Sonexay Kounlavong

Laos Lead Dentist
Bio
Dr. Sonexay Kounlavong is the Lead Dentist of our Laos International Outpost. He has a clinic in Vientiane, Laos and has been volunteering his time with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation since 2014 to provide free dental care in Thailand and Laos. He works with the Institute of Asian Culture and Development (IACD).
Good Begin

Good Begin

Laos Administrator

Bio

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Dr. Wata Siyootagrai

Dr. Wata Siyootagrai

Thailand Lead Dentist
Bio
Wata Siyootagrai is the Lead Dentist for our Thailand International Outpost. He has his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Chiang Mai University, Certificate in Dental Implants and Certificate in Advanced Orthodontics from UCLA.
Narissara (Oh) Jearajetchai

Narissara (Oh) Jearajetchai

Thailand Administrator

Bio

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Rache Macaranas

Rache Macaranas

Philippines Administrator

Bio

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Col. Percy Macaranas

Col. Percy Macaranas

Philippines Administrator

Bio

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International Ambassadors

Dr. Ben Dorantes, DDS

Dr. Ben Dorantes, DDS

International Ambassador
Bio
Market Dental Director, San Antonio & Houston

Dr. Edgardo “Gordy” Gonzalez, a native of Laredo, Texas, earned his under-graduate degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before completing dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care for more than 35 years.

After graduating from dental school and working at a private practice in Houston for three years, he moved to San Antonio in 1980. The following year Dr. Gonzalez helped open the first satellite office of Press Family Dental on the city’s south side. Press Family Dental was acquired by Monarch Dental Corp. in 1997 and in turn Smile Brands Inc. acquired Monarch Dental Corp. in 2003, which is when Dr. Gonzalez began his affiliation with SBI.

Known for wearing a smile to work every day, Dr. Gonzalez especially enjoys mentoring young dentists as a Market Dental Director and contributing to the profession as a member of the Smile Brands Clinical Board of Directors. Dr. Gonzalez was honored with the 2011 President’s Award from Smile Brands’ President & CEO Steve Bilt. Dr. Gonzalez was a member of SEAL Team 1’s International Smile Project to Paraguay in December 2011.

Dr. Edgardo Gonzalez, DDS

Dr. Edgardo Gonzalez, DDS

Board Member and International Ambassador
Bio
Market Dental Director, San Antonio & Houston

Dr. Edgardo “Gordy” Gonzalez, a native of Laredo, Texas, earned his under-graduate degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before completing dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care for more than 35 years.

After graduating from dental school and working at a private practice in Houston for three years, he moved to San Antonio in 1980. The following year Dr. Gonzalez helped open the first satellite office of Press Family Dental on the city’s south side. Press Family Dental was acquired by Monarch Dental Corp. in 1997 and in turn Smile Brands Inc. acquired Monarch Dental Corp. in 2003, which is when Dr. Gonzalez began his affiliation with SBI.

Known for wearing a smile to work every day, Dr. Gonzalez especially enjoys mentoring young dentists as a Market Dental Director and contributing to the profession as a member of the Smile Brands Clinical Board of Directors. Dr. Gonzalez was honored with the 2011 President’s Award from Smile Brands’ President & CEO Steve Bilt. Dr. Gonzalez was a member of SEAL Team 1’s International Smile Project to Paraguay in December 2011.

Dr. Randy Richardson, DDS

Dr. Randy Richardson, DDS

International Ambassador
Bio
Market Dental Director, San Antonio & Houston

Dr. Edgardo “Gordy” Gonzalez, a native of Laredo, Texas, earned his under-graduate degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before completing dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care for more than 35 years.

After graduating from dental school and working at a private practice in Houston for three years, he moved to San Antonio in 1980. The following year Dr. Gonzalez helped open the first satellite office of Press Family Dental on the city’s south side. Press Family Dental was acquired by Monarch Dental Corp. in 1997 and in turn Smile Brands Inc. acquired Monarch Dental Corp. in 2003, which is when Dr. Gonzalez began his affiliation with SBI.

Known for wearing a smile to work every day, Dr. Gonzalez especially enjoys mentoring young dentists as a Market Dental Director and contributing to the profession as a member of the Smile Brands Clinical Board of Directors. Dr. Gonzalez was honored with the 2011 President’s Award from Smile Brands’ President & CEO Steve Bilt. Dr. Gonzalez was a member of SEAL Team 1’s International Smile Project to Paraguay in December 2011.

Our History

We are grateful for our sponsors who help further our mission of providing free dental care to individuals in need both at home and around the world.

Present Day

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation continues to provide free dental services for individuals in need through our International Smile Projects in Ghana, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, The Philippines, Rwanda, and Thailand, as well as Community Smile Projects in the United States.

2025

2022

November 2022

Launch our seventh International Outpost in the Philippines to provide care to underserved populations in Mindanao and Luzon.

June 2021

Launch the first dental outreach program of its kind in Baja Mexico, in partnership with Jesse Lopez and Celestial Mission.

2021

2019

August 2019

Implanting Inspiration is launched in partnership with Smile Brands Inc., Implant Direct and DDS Lab. This program provides select patients in need with a dental implant free of charge.

February 2014

Our Thailand International Outpost expands to provide dental services for people in need in Laos, which later becomes our sixth International Outpost.

2014

2013

July 2013

SEAL Team Four travels to Nicaragua, providing dental care for over 620 patients and establishing an International Outpost to provide dental services in areas where on average only one in 570 children have ever visited a dentist.

November 2012

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation launches a third International Smile Project in Ghana where there is only one dentist for every 150,000 people. During this trip, Seal Team Three provides dental care for over 885 individuals in need.

2012

2012

October 2012

In the United States, the Community Smile Project is launched to provide pro bono dental services to individuals in need across the nation.

May 2012

Seal Team Two travels to remote areas in Thailand to establish a second International Outpost, providing dental care for 725 patients, many of whom travel miles by foot to see a dentist for the first time in their lives.

2012

2012

January 2012

The success of the trip inspires the Board of Directors to change the focus of the nonprofit and direct its efforts to supporting communities in a way that only dentists can: by providing dental services to underserved populations both domestically and abroad. The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is born.

December 2011

Smile Brands sponsors its first weeklong “dental mission trip” to Asunción, Paraguay. SEAL Team One (Service Expedition Accelerating Leaders) comprised of Smile Brands affiliated dentists and support staff donate their time and skills to provide dental care at orphanages and nutrition centers to 300 people, primarily underprivileged children, who desperately need dental treatment.

2011

2006

January 2006

Our journey begins. Knowing that we have the ability to help people in need, Smile Brands’ CEO Steve Bilt founds the Bright Now! Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to help individuals in need due to natural disasters or personal hardships.

September 2005

Hurricane Katrina hits the gulf States and once again Smile Brands’ people and the company raise nearly $90,000 to aid families in rebuilding their lives. Over the next few years, the Foundation continues to provide financial support for individuals in need.

2005

2004

December 2004

A tsunami strikes Southeast Asia the day after Christmas, leaving devastation in its path. The Smile Brands’ team knows they need to help. They raise nearly $100,000 to aid the victims of this catastrophe that took nearly 200,000 lives. In recognition of their contribution, the American Red Cross presents Smile Brands with its Circle of Humanitarians award.

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