In 2019, Total Orthodontics founded a new philanthropic entity—TOgether Project, LLC (TOP).  Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin Theroux, the TOP Board of Directors (consisting entirely of teenagers) oversees our two primary community giving programs—TO Smiles and TO Gives.  We are currently accepting applications to be on the Board of Directors of TOP.  To be eligible to be on the Board of Directors, applicants must be starting their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of high school in August of 2025.  Terms are one year in length and high performing Directors are given the option to be reappointed.  To be eligible, applicants must be a current or past patient of Total Orthodontics. 

Please click here to learn more about TOgether Project and read on if you are interested.  Parents, please note that your child will NOT be asked to do any fundraising. 

A little history of our programs… Dr. Theroux founded Smile for a Lifetime of Greater Denver 17 years ago; it was renamed TO Smiles when we added the Teen Board of Directors. Through this foundation, the three TO doctors and their amazing team have provided free braces to approximately 200 financially disadvantaged children.  Recipients also receive free pediatric dental care.  Recipients Pay it Forward by doing a 40-hour community service project of their own design. Our recipients have collectively donated over 8,000 hours of community service; that is equivalent to almost 4 years of full-time work!  Dr. Theroux was even named a “Channel 7 Everyday Hero” for his efforts with this program. 

In 2014, we started an additional community-based giving program called TO Gives. Through TO Gives, we organize community service opportunities in which our patients can participate. We have had approximately 40 of these events to date.  Our next event is October 4th, 2026 @ the Denver Kidney Walk in Clement Park in Littleton. Again, TO Gives and TO Smiles are both administered by TOgether Project and its teen Board of Directors. 

Initial TOgether Project, LLC board members were appointed in 2019 and we now accept 4-6 additional Board Members each spring as seniors graduate.  This is an amazing and unequalled leadership opportunity for teens. Board Members also vie for officer and Program Director positions. 

BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS 

• • Truly unique chance to lead an organization which donates almost $100,000 in services annually 

• • Recent comment by private college coach: “… the most standout thing on a college application I have ever seen, and just look at the results!” 

• • Meet kids from other schools and develop leadership and organizational skills TOgether 

• • Develop many skills applicable to college and life 

• • Our 26 “graduates” of the Board have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, including MANY full ride scholarships and 5 Ivy League acceptances 

• • Time commitment averages about 4 hours a month, a bit more for officers and Program Directors

If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply to be on our Board of Directors, please fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION.  The deadline for filling out the application is June 5th at 11:59pm.  Successful applicants will be selected by a panel consisting of our current Board of Directors, our Executive Director, and the TO doctors. Please note that, while we wish we could select every applicant, the selection process will be competitive, so please spend some time on your application.  Announcements will go out no later than June 19th.  Dr. Theroux, Dr. Barefoot, and Dr. Donahue do not have the ability themselves to choose the directors, but wearing your rubber bands, wearing your retainers, and cleaning your teeth are prerequisites to applying!