Longtime DLN Volunteer Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Award
Dental Lifeline Network is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Francis (Frank) G. Martello, the 2021 recipient of the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) Humanitarian Award. The LDA’s Humanitarian Award recognizes dentists who have distinguished themselves through outstanding dental service activities in the United States or abroad. Dr. Martello was... Read More
2020 Brian D. Stone Awards Honor Outstanding Dental Students
Despite the strange end to the school year, we are very proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Brian D. Stone Awards! Each year, Dental Lifeline Network recognizes one outstanding student in each participating accredited dental school. This student always embodies the DLN mission with their demonstrated passion for... Read More
Recognizing Benco Dental’s Continued Support
DLN is proud to recognize Benco Dental for donating $50,000 through an Every Smile Counts sponsorship (a fundraising event where the dental community rallies together to raise money benefiting our organization) and a company fundraiser involving their dentist customers. These funds will provide critical dental care for those who are... Read More
A Tribute to Larry Coffee
Nearly 50 years ago, a young dental student dreamed to make a difference in the oral health field by changing the lives of people with developmental disabilities. He believed if diseases could be prevented, future generations would never be impacted by the ravages of seriously-neglected problems. The dreams of that... Read More
Volunteer Highlight
Dr. Dallin Snow realized his passion for dentistry when he worked as a dental assistant during a summer break from college. Now he works to change and save the lives of community members like Darlene, a 77-year-old woman in Mesa, Arizona. Due to health problems with high blood pressure and... Read More
Recognizing DLN Wyoming Supporters
DLN is proud to recognize The Daniels Fund, Delta Dental of Wyoming, The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation, and The Wyoming Community Foundation for their support of the DDS program in Wyoming. These grants will provide critical dental care for those who are elderly, with disabilities and have limited incomes, complementing... Read More
Dental Lifeline Network Welcomes Brett Kessler, DDS to the National Board of Directors
Dental Lifeline Network welcomes two new members to the National Board, Dr. Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch and Dr. Brett Kessler. Recently, Dr. Murdoch-Kinch was named Dean of the Indiana University School of Dentistry at IUPUI, which has been a leader in collaborating with Dental Lifeline Network. She is the 10th Dean... Read More
2018 Brian D Stone Awards
Dental Lifeline Network partners with dental schools across the country through the Brian D. Stone Memorial Award to recognize outstanding senior dental students who have committed to volunteerism or to helping people with special needs. The awards program was established by doctors Joy and Justin Stone of New Jersey and... Read More
DLN Recognizes Dr. Dan “Hank” Singley for his Outstanding Contributions
Dental Lifeline Network • Mississippi honored Dr. Dan “Hank” Singley at the Mississippi Dental Association Annual Meeting. Dr. Singley is the Co-Chair of the DLN • MS Leadership Council. His Co-Chair, Dr. Sherry Gwin, presented Dr. Singley an award for his spirit of compassion, caring and dedication to the organization.... Read More
2018 Alaska Volunteer Awards
Dental Lifeline Network • Alaska awarded Dr. Charles Michael, Dr. Frederick Reinbold, and Castable Ceramics for their outstanding volunteer service in the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. Dr. Heather Willis, DLN • Alaska leadership council chair, presented the awards to each winner. The Alaska DDS program is part of a national... Read More