Community Cafe Bainbridge

In this podcast, we learn about the Smiles Partners nonprofit community service program providing dental care to kids and seniors. We hear from executive director Imbert Matthee and program coordinator Lisa Schulze. They talk about how they would like to grow the Smiles for Life program and reach out to more people eligible for their services, especially seniors in our community. Smiles for Life, a division of Smile Partners, is an oral hygiene program serving anyone over 60 years old. The services are provided by a registered dental hygienist in their facility in Waterfront Park Community Center. The program offers reduced fees for those who qualify by income. At each preventive care appointment, patients receive a blood pressure screening, a head, neck and oral cancer screening, an assessment for decay and gum disease, and a cleaning. Smile Partners works with local dentists and encourages clients to have regular examinations with their professional dentist. Smile Partners is dedicated to providing healthy