The Giving A Smile Foundation proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Smile Under the Stars Charity Gala at The Beverly Hilton, presented by Rifkin Raanan Dentistry. The special evening was hosted by Kelsey Grammer and honored renowned attorney and philanthropist Robert Shapiro and his wife, Linell Shapiro, for their extraordinary contributions to youth wellness and philanthropy. The gala featured a special headlining performance by multi-platinum rock band The Calling, featuring Alex Band, Daniel Damico, and Dom Liberati, known for their global hit "Wherever You Will Go" with their new album out now. Another featured performance included incredible singer Ortal Edri, who brought down the house with a Celine Dion cover, with evening presenters Katie Cassidy and Jaime King.

The event brought together leading entertainers, philanthropists, industry visionaries, and community advocates in support of the Foundation’s mission to provide high-quality, no-cost dental care to underserved children and young adults across Los Angeles.

Celebrity Guests and notables who attended the gala included Kelsey Grammer, Audrina Patridge, Jaime King, Katie Cassidy, Robert Shapiro, Linell Shapiro, Chin Han, Kai Caster, Jasper Polish, Tom Sandoval, and more.

Presented by RIfkin Raanan Dentistry, all of the doctors hit the carpet: Dr. Rodney Raanan DDS, MMSc, Dr. Justin Raanan DDS, MMSc, Dr. Steven Rifkin, Dr. Robert Rifkin, Susan Rifkin DDS, and Dr. Daniel Nazarian, plus Dr. Laurence Rifkin.

Additional notable attendees included Grant Shapiro, Klaus Heidegger, Shery Levy, Gigiani Ragsdale, Stefano Morellina, Melanie and Brent Kaplan, Tanasha Allwood, Ashley Cahn, Dr. Garret Kaplan, and Dr. Greg Kaplan.

The evening also welcomed The Calling’s Alex Band, Daniel Damico, and Dom Liberati, alongside the dentists of Rifkin Raanan Beverly Hills Dentistry, who hosted the gala in support of their foundation, Giving A Smile: Dr. Rodney Raanan, DDS, MMSc; Dr. Justin Raanan, DDS, MMSc; Dr. Steven Rifkin; Dr. Robert Rifkin; Susan Rifkin, DDS; and Dr. Daniel Nazarian.

The evening celebrated the philanthropic contributions of Robert and Linell Shapiro, founders of the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention, established in memory of their son, Brent, in 2005. Through initiatives including Brent’s Club, the Shapiros have helped empower thousands of young people through education, prevention, and community support. The gala also highlighted a new partnership between the Giving A Smile Foundation and the Shapiros, furthering their shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable youth throughout Los Angeles.

The Giving A Smile Foundation’s 2nd Annual Smile Under the Stars Charity Gala was presented by Rifkin Raanan Dentistry, with support from sponsors and partners including Casa Azul Tequila, Miller Barondess, Beverly Bar, The Brent Shapiro Foundation, George Lucas Educational Foundation, The Beverly Hilton, Little Smiles of Beverly Hills, CoDentist, and Albrus. The gala’s design was brought to life by renowned celebrity event designer Kevin Lee, with red carpet and PR led by The Influence team and Ali Lasky.

Proceeds from the gala directly support the development and long-term operation of the Foundation’s permanent, no-cost dental clinic, ensuring that no child or young adult is turned away due to financial hardship. The clinic will provide advanced dental treatments, preventive education, and critical oral-health resources to underserved youth across Los Angeles. In addition to the permanent clinic, the Foundation is raising funds to launch two fully equipped mobile dental units, expanding access to free, high-quality dental care directly within underserved communities.

This gala directly supports the creation and operation of the Foundation’s permanent clinic, ensuring no child or young adult is turned away due to financial hardship. Proceeds will fund advanced dental treatments, preventive education, and the expansion of vital oral-health resources for vulnerable young people throughout Los Angeles. Through its permanent clinic and planned mobile dental units, the Giving A Smile Foundation aims to remove barriers to essential dental care and bring healthier futures—and brighter smiles—to thousands of young people throughout the community.

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