It’s a gift nearly a month in the making. Thursday, a Sioux Center woman got her first look at an incredible Christmas gift all thanks to a local dentist who thought of a creative way to make a difference in his community.

“At the end of the day we’ve been given a special set of skills and we want to use those to help people as best we can,” said Dr. Trevor Kuiper.

Tami Vandenbrink didn’t even know she was nominated for Sioux Center Dental’s Smile Makeover Giveaway until her friend told her to check her email.

“She had nominated me for the makeover smile, the new smile contest, and I was one of seven finalists,” Tami said.