Colorado Springs, CO (MMD Newswire) May 18, 2009 -- Colorado dentist Andrew Goldsmith, DDS, FICOI has been honored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) with a Partners in Peace Award.The Primary program of the AACDCF, Give Back a Smile (GBAS), assists survivors of domestic violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to restore their lives and smiles. Dr. Goldsmith was recognized by the AACDCF because he contributed $25,000 or more during the last fiscal year.

Dr. Andy Goldsmith is a partner at Esthetic Family Dentistry, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO. - www.OutstandingSmile.com or www.SmilesByGoldsmith.com Esthetic Family Dentistry or EFD has been recently recognized by the Colorado Springs Business Journal for being the top dentists in Colorado Springs. Also, EFD will be included in the annual issue of 5280 magazine recognizing Colorado's top dentists. Dr Goldsmith states, "The awards are great, but, our only aim to to serve our patients with the best techniques and technology possible. We are focused on being our best and giving our best everyday, by striving for unparalleled perfection in every relationship and building outstanding lives daily."

Dr Goldsmith considers it an honor and a duty to serve the GBAS. This is how the GBAS works:
- Domestic violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries from abuse by former intimate partner or spouse can contact GBAS at 1-800-773-GBAS (4227)
-Survivors must make an appointment with a counselor, domestic violence advocate, social worker or therapist to complete the advocate section of the GBAS application
-GBAs conducts the initial review of the application, however, the dentist has the final say as to the eligibility of the applicant.
-If eligible, the AACDCF connects the survivor with a local GBAS volunteer who provides treatment at no charge to the recipient.
-For complete details, visit the GBAS web site at www.GiveBackASmile.com

Restoring Lives and Smiles
"More than 5 million people are affected by domestic violence every year in the United States. There is clearly a need for a program like GBAS to help survivors rejuvenate thier lives though the caring hands of dental professionals." Dr Andrew Goldsmith commented.

The GBAS program was launched May 27, 1999. AACD cosmetic dentists, laboratory technicians and other dental professionals have generously volunteered their time and expertise to the GBAS program. As a result, over 730 domestic abuse cases have been completed for a total dollar value of more than 6.9 million dollars. There are currently 400 applicants being treated throughout the United States.

Esthetic Family Dentistry and Dr Goldsmith can be contacted at 719-528-5577 or by going to www.outsatndingsmile.com pressrelease

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