Giving A Smile Foundation made its Beverly Hills debut in style on December 11, hosting its inaugural gala at the Beverly Hilton with a mix of star power, live music, and a clear mission at the center of the night.
Presented by Rifkin Raanan Dentistry, the black tie evening was hosted by Kelsey Grammer and capped off with a headlining performance by five-time Grammy nominee Robin Thicke. The night opened with a set from The Voice alum Jacquie Lee, with additional performances by Griffith Frank and Lindsay Gitter and music throughout the evening by DJ Pookie.
The room brought together entertainers, philanthropists, medical professionals, and community leaders in support of the foundation’s goal of providing high-quality, no-cost dental care to underserved youth across Los Angeles.
Among the notable attendees were Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian, who received the Humanitarian Leadership Award, along with presenters Harry Goodwins of Netflix’s The Gentlemen, James Tupper of Big Little Lies, Colin Egglesfield, and Lesley Ann Brandt of Lucifer. Additional honorees included Lorrie Bartlett, JR Dzubak, Dr Katja Van Herle, and several leaders recognized for their contributions to healthcare access and community impact.
The gala was hosted by the dentists behind Rifkin Raanan Beverly Hills Dentistry, including Dr Rodney Raanan, Dr Justin Raanan, Dr Sepehr Nassiripour, Dr Rosie Nassiripour, Dr Robert Rifkin, and Dr Steve Rifkin, whose work through the foundation focuses on removing financial barriers to essential dental treatment for children and young adults.
Proceeds from the evening will directly support the development and long-term operation of the foundation’s permanent free dental clinic, offering advanced treatment, preventive care, and oral health education to vulnerable youth throughout the city.
Sponsors for the event included Doctor’s Orders Wines, Valley Bank, Vitamin Water, Casa Azul, Fuel Cycle, Mamazing.com, CoDentist, Upper West, and the Beverly Hilton. Auction highlights ranged from luxury travel experiences to Napa and Thailand to yacht excursions, fine jewelry, and original artwork, helping drive significant support for the foundation’s mission.
For the foundation, the night marked not just a successful fundraiser, but the launch of a long-term commitment to making dental care accessible to every child who needs it. Take a look at a few pics of the night below:
REELated:
Expose Gala 2025 ignites hope and empowerment
