2025 YIR: It was All Smiles at Massell Clinic Benefit
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2025 YIR: It was All Smiles at Massell Clinic Benefit

The more than 250 philanthropic guests filled out the artfully decorated event hall at 42West.

By Compiled by AJT staff December 30, 2025, 11:48 pm Edit
More than 250 guests supported this year’s Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures event.
More than 250 guests supported this year’s Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures event.

This year’s Jewish Family & Career Services’ Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures fundraiser benefitting the Ben Massell Dental Clinic (BMDC) was another smashing success, garnering donations to support the free dental clinic’s operations.

The more than 250 philanthropic guests filled out the artfully decorated event hall at 42West. An atmosphere of community spread throughout as guests schmoozed with volunteer dentists and oral hygienists, generous donors, and longtime clinic supporters, and sampled delectable dishes by Zest Catering and enjoyed a curated selection of spirits provided by The Wine Shop at Parkaire.

The annual Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures fundraiser helps raise awareness about the importance of expanding BMDC’s network of volunteer dentists as the clinic relies on these oral health experts to volunteer once per month, providing fillings, extractions, crowns, prosthetic services, and cleanings.

Several volunteers and community members were recognized for their service and dedication to the clinic, including Dr. Jack Bickford (Volunteer of the Year); Dr. Jonathan Dubin (Ben Massell Legacy Award); Dr. Mollie Winston (Champion of Philanthropy); and BMDC Director Barbara Jones, who was honored for her 50 years of working with the clinic. State Rep. Deborah Silcox was also recognized for her community advocacy and support of BMDC’s mission.

One of the highlights of the evening was the live auction, hosted by Rocktioneer Seth Weiner. Auction items included exclusive vacation packages at Cape San Blas, Fla., and golfing at TPC Scottsdale, premier dining and sporting experiences, and luxury gifts.

The Ben Massell Dental Clinic serves community members who earn an income within 125 percent of the federal poverty line, have no dental insurance, and reside within Metro Atlanta. The clinic is just one of several community-oriented programs offered through Jewish Family & Career Services. For more information about the clinic, please visit http://benmasselldentalclinic.org/

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