Project Smile Again Sacramento Winner Announced

Dr. Darce Slate DDS of PURE Dentistry has chosen the finalist for his Mother’s Day makeover. Gloria Andre of Rocklin was selected from over 300 candidates who were nominated.

"I read each and every entry and my heart broke with some of the stories that were submitted," said Dr. Slate "I chose Gloria because of her husband’s beautiful words and the fact that I could restore her smile before Mother’s Day. He described a woman who had overcome huge obstacles to be an effective, loving wife and mother. His story was the most touching and I was drawn to reward her courage and stamina," he said.

Her husband David saw the article about the makeover on the Sacramento Bee website and knew he had to tell Dr. Slate about Gloria. "She had just had dental work and needed more, but the cost was prohibitive," he said. "Now, she will be taken care of."

"I am still in shock," Gloria said as she tried to absorb the fact that she had won. "It will feel so good to not have to think about my smile anymore. I have been so self conscious about my teeth." As the youngest of eight children, she began her life in Madera. CA. Raised by a single mother, she has seen many of her siblings incarcerated and two brothers die tragically at early ages.

Gloria walked another path. She took charge of her life and worked her way up from an entry level job at a community hospital to become a Patient Access Supervisor at Sutter General Hospital and Sutter Center for Psychiatry where she supervises a staff of thirty five. She has been working for Sutter for nine years and has three children.

"I am so happy to reward such a fine woman for what she has accomplished," said Dr. Slate "I look forward to seeing where Gloria goes from here."

The final phase of the makeover will take place at the PURE Dentistry office on May 7th and the celebration will take place on Mother’s Day at Paul Martin’s American Bistro in Roseville.

PURE Dentistry stands for professional, uncompromising, restorative excellence — the hallmark values of Dr. Slate’s practice which serves the communities of Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis and Granite Bay.

To find out more about interviews and photo opportunities, contact Dr. Slate at 916-780-1043.

Timeline of Events

May 7th	Restoration day at Dr. Slate’s office in Rocklin
May 9th	Mother’s Day brunch for Gloria and her family at Paul Martin’s American Bistro, Roseville
May 10th	Post story follow-up by press, interviews with Dr. Slate and Gloria Andre
June 1st	Announcement of the second part of Project Smile Again Sacramento — A Veteran’s Second Chance