OUR MISSION
To facilitate the delivery of donated dental healthcare.
OUR VISION
Expanding dental health, quality of life and improving smiles by:
Providing dental advocacy and guidance to individuals in eastern Oklahoma.
Procuring dental offices as volunteers who aspire to advance dental health and create a positive, personal change for patients.
Providing oral hygiene instruction and products to the community we serve.
OUR HISTORY
In the spring of 2003, a proposal was presented to the Executive Board of the Tulsa County Dental Society to create an organization that would become a dental outreach for eastern Oklahoma. Together Pamela Beard, Margeret Lippert and three dentists, Dr. Gary Burnidge, Dr. Mike Kincaid and Dr. Steven Lusk partnered to create Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services (EODDS).
The organization began by serving the needs of applicants who qualify for donated care based on age (65+) and financial challenges. Today, the organization serves adult individuals (18+) without any savings account, CDs, trust accounts, IRAs, or any other means of paying for dental care.
EODDS has built a solid foundation with a history of over 350 volunteer dentists providing donated dental services to individuals within our service area of 26 Oklahoma counties. Complete restorative dental care is provided to as many patients annually as possible. Our volunteer dentists agree to provide dental services to qualifying clients free of charge in the comfort of their own offices where great care is taken to preserve patient dignity and privacy, while EODDS pays for the patient’s laboratory costs for dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and partials. Services provided to our patients consist of exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, partials, and dentures.
Providing this complete restorative dental service to clients in eastern Oklahoma would not be possible without our generous funding sources. Though our funding sources have changed over the years, all have provided EODDS significant funding for the delivery of donated dental services. Without our volunteer dental offices, funders and the financial contributions of individual donors, EODDS would not exist to serve Oklahomans in need.
Meet the Team
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Terri Hadley
Chief Executve Officer
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Sage Snyder
Chief Oprations Offcer
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Andrea Parker
Intake Coordinator
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Jody Ferrer
Dental Health Advocate: Scheduling
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Nakia Brown
Dental Health Advocate: Case Management
EODDS Board
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Dr. Andrew Carletti
Dr. Andrew Carletti is a native Oklahoman and second-generation dentist who graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2000. He has remained active in both the dental profession and the community, with service including the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Chamber of Commerce, and United Way.
Professionally, Dr. Carletti is a longtime member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Dental Association, a founding member of the Oklahoma Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a participant in the Give Back a Smile program. He has completed advanced training through the Las Vegas Institute and was the first dentist in Oklahoma to provide Fountain of Youth dentures.
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Ashley Upton
Description goeAshley Upton serves as Vice President of the Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services Board of Directors. She is a Senior Relationship Manager in the financial services industry, specializing in retirement and wealth management, where her work is rooted in trust, service, and long-term results.
Ashley completed the McKinsey Academy Business and Team Leadership program and has been recognized as a RISE Key Partner. Driven by a belief that access to quality healthcare should be universal, she supports the EODDS mission while remaining actively engaged with family and community.
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Dr. Beau Evans
Dr. Beau Evans is a Tulsa native who earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loras College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2010. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Oklahoma Dental Association.
Dr. Evans is an active provider for Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services and is passionate about giving back to the community through dentistry. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and supporting his children in their athletic activities.
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Chris Crawford
Chris Crawford serves as Treasurer for Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services. He brings more than 14 years of experience in insurance sales and is the owner of Crawford Insurance Advisors LLC.
Committed to serving underserved communities, Chris believes access to dental care is essential, particularly for the Medicare population he works with daily. He provides financial oversight to support EODDS’s mission and long-term sustainability.
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Chris Smiley
Chris Smiley is an Account Manager for Midwest Dental, where he has spent 23 years supporting dental practices with equipment, technology, and clinical solutions that enhance efficiency and patient care. He finds fulfillment in helping practices succeed.
A University of Oklahoma graduate, Chris is married to his wife, Sarah, and is the father of three daughters. His interests include aviation, Oklahoma history, running, and cheering on the Sooners.
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J.T. White
J.T. White grew up in the dental field and began his career in the dental laboratory industry in 2007. Since 2013, he has owned and operated White Smiles Dental Laboratory, working closely with dentists to help restore patients’ smiles.
He is honored to serve on the EODDS Board, supporting volunteer dentists and continuing the legacy of his father, a founding board member. J.T. enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports.
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Mark A. Davis, LCSW
Mark Davis joined Mental Health Association Oklahoma in 2005 after earning his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has more than 30 years of experience advancing mental health, recovery, and homelessness service systems.
As Chief Program Officer, Mark oversees mental health and housing programs serving individuals experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, and addiction, with a focus on evidence-based care and long-term stability.
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Richard Howard
Richard Howard began his career in financial services as a Certified Public Accountant and later transitioned into wealth management, where he focuses on helping clients achieve long-term financial confidence. He previously held senior leadership roles at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services.
In 2012, Rich co-founded Scissortail Wealth Management, where he serves as Chief Financial Officer and leads financial planning initiatives. He remains active in nonprofit leadership and community service while enjoying time with his family and outdoor activities.