Brighter Way Institute

Our Mission: Provide comprehensive oral health care for vulnerable adults, children, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with special needs. Services: Provided through 2 unique locations, 1 collaborative partnership with BGCAZ, and 1 Mobile Dental Center: (1) Diane & Bruce Halle Brighter Way Dental Center (low-income adults, homeless, veterans), (2) Parsons Center for Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (children), (3) Brighter Way/United Healthcare Mobile Dental Center.

Brighter Way Institute, an Arizona nonprofit with over 20 years' experience, is building a healthy community through an entrepreneurial and collaborative model that provides outstanding oral health care to under-served individuals. Brighter Way dental centers provide comprehensive preventive services (dental assessments, cleanings, and sealants); and restorative oral healthcare (root canals, dentures, stainless steel crowns, and implants). Services are provided to adults and children who face barriers to oral healthcare; low-income, under-insured, and/or uninsured, Medicaid (AHCCCS) recipients and Medicaid-ineligible children. Many adults are homeless and/or veterans. Since inception, BWI has provided an estimated 1,455,369 services to 174,026 patients valued at $209,892,75!

Testimonials

"We've been treated like family each and every time we receive services at Parsons Center. The staff go above and beyond what is expected for my daughter's dental needs. We are so pleased and thankful. Thank you for helping families like us in the community." Mrs. Hernandez

"I love my own smile again! Years of dental neglect have robbed me of my old smile. In a matter of a few hours in the dental chair and with the skilled professionals at Brighter Way, I have been made whole again. I had lost half of my teeth and refused to have my photo taken. I never smiled and had no confidence. I took lesser jobs out of embarrassment for how I looked, I have a great job now that pays much better and I greet the people I meet with a smile. Thank you Brighter Way!" Bob, US Air Force Veteran