Dr. Soni from Soni Orthodontics in Dalton has a passion for his work and his community. When presented with the idea of awarding orthodontic scholarships (braces at no cost) through the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) Foundation, he said he started his own local chapter with a mission to change lives and empower youth through the gift of a smile.
The local S4L board of directors has selected Katy “Daylon” Smith as their first scholarship recipient.
Daylon is 14-years-old and enjoys singing and playing the piano. Her father and four sisters love spending time together, especially outdoors. She also has a passion for agriculture and has been a part of Future Farmers of America since middle school. Her dream is to become an agricultural educator.
When she applied her father knew that improving her smile would also improve her "self-esteem and success in the future."
As a condition of receiving the scholarship, Daylon will be volunteering in her community through FFA.
Dr. Soni will be addressing issues with her gap, overcrowding and overbite but when the braces come off, the self-confidence created will remain and ultimately change her young life forever, said Dr. Soni.
Dr. Soni has committed to awarding six scholarships a year. The board will review and select candidates on a quarterly basis. For more information on how to apply please visit: http://www.soniortho.com/Office-Info/Smile-For-A-Lifetime.aspx