Why Skating for Smiles?

In addition to being very interested in becoming a pediatric dentist or orthodontist, I am an avid figure skater and have been participating in the sport for over 10 years. In December 2022, I became a US Figure Skating Moves in the Field Gold Medalist, meaning that I passed all of the levels in this test track, a feat that only 3% of figure skaters accomplish. In order to further encourage donations to the charities I am raising money for, (Smile Train, America's Toothfairy, and the AAPD), I will put a video on this page of me trying a new element for every donation of $10 or more on or after July 6th, 2023. To donate, please see the GoFundMe links in the fundraising page. Also, if you would like a shoutout for your donation, please email me at sashaeckler6@gmail.com and I will give you a shoutout on this page!

NEW WAY TO PARTICIPATE IN SKATING FOR SMILES: The mission of Sasha Smiles is to keep oral health education accessible, and, therefore, I recongize that making donations can be difficult. In order to still participate in Skating for Smiles, check out the "Tips to Keep Teeth Healthy" page and read any article. Then DM me @_sashasmiles and email me at sashaeckler6@gmail.com which article you read and what you learned. Once you've done that, I will post another video of me skating on this page! 


Skating for Smiles videos!

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Scottie turns-axel

$20 donation to Smile Train!

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Double flip-double toe

$20 donation to America's ToothFairy!

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Double flip-half loop-double salchow

$17 donation to America's ToothFairy

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Cannonball spin

$20 donation to the AAPD Foundation!

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Double salchow

$25 donation to the AAPD Foundation!

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Double toe

$25 donation to America's ToothFairy!

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Camel spin

$17 donation to the AAPD Foundation!

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Combination spin

  $50  donation to Smile Train!

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Double flip-loop

$10 donation to America's ToothFairy!

Double sal.mov

Double sal

“Not taking care of your gums can put your teeth at risk of falling out.”

Double lutz.mov

Double lutz

“If you brush your teeth too hard your teeth become more sensitive.”   

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Double flip-double loop

“Whitening toothpaste isn’t good to use while in braces”


Scotties into double sal.mov

Scotties-double sal

" It has been shown, especially in Americans aged 65 and older, that eating a diet that includes high-fiber fruits delayed gum disease!"