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orphans, widows, children and elderly with severe and life-
threatening infections.
“My love for the country of Ethiopia originally began because
of my adopted children. However, my family quickly realized
the lasting impact we could have on the people of Ethiopia and
knew we had to put an organization in place to make this
change,” Alexander said.
Alexander’s mission is not only to give the people of Ethiopia
dental access, but also to provide them with love and faith. This
is accomplished using a “buddy system.” Non-dental volunteers
break down the language barrier by holding hands and comfort-
ing the patients since many have never seen a dentist before.
“This organization began as just a group of friends coming
together to love people as Jesus loved people. I think that is
what makes EthiopiaSmile so unique. We are not only providing
dental services but giving Ethiopians someone to lean on,”
Alexander said.
In addition to EthiopiaSmile, Alexander is actively involved in
making Arlington a better place. His involvement in the Arling-
ton community includes the Alliance for Children, Gospel City
Church, YoungLife Arlington, Pantego Christian Academy, Mis-
sion Arlington and the Humble Smile Foundation. He is pas-
sionate about serving the homeless, the underserved and being
an advocate for children in need.
About Drs. Alexander Orthodontics
Drs. Alexander Orthodontics was founded in 1964 by
Dr. R.G. “Wick” Alexander in Arlington, Texas and has served
generations of families in the community. Dr. Moody
Alexander joined the family’s practice in 1995. Since its
inception, the practice has treated more than 19,500 chil-
dren and adults and is conveniently located near the cam-
pus of the University of Texas Arlington. Dr. Moody
Alexander has volunteered his time and leadership skills in
numerous organizations in the community. Dr. Moody
Alexander previously held leadership positions serving
Friends of the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Down-
town Arlington Rotary, Downtown Arlington Management
Corporation and Dental Health Arlington. He has also been
a Clinical Professor in the Orthodontic Department of Baylor
College of Dentistry in Dallas.
Drs. Alexander Orthodontics is a member of the Texas
Orthodontics Study Club, the American Association of
Orthodontists and the Edward H. Angle Orthodontists Soci-
ety. The globally recognized Alexander Discipline is an
orthodontic system pioneered by Dr. R.G. “Wick” Alexander
that is taught worldwide as a premier orthodontic method
and has revolutionized lasting smiles for the industry. To
learn more, visit Drs. Alexander Orthodontics online at
www.DrsAlexander.com or call 817-275-3233.
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