DLN Success Story – Minnesota Man Can Eat Without Pain
Gregory, 66, is a dedicated family man who lives in Saint Paul and has multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, and congestive heart failure. He endures periods of excruciating pain and often has difficulty getting around without the use of a cane. Unfortunately, the many medications Gregory was prescribed to treat his medical... Read More
DLN Success Story- Kansas Couple Finds Assistance Together
Theron, 72, and Janice, 66, are a married couple living in southeast Kansas. They enjoy spending time with family and attending church. Sadly, both suffer from serious health challenges. Theron, a Vietnam War veteran, has multiple medical issues directly related to his time in the military. He has stage 4 kidney... 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 and Smile Generation Affiliated Dentists Team Up on Smile Generation® Serve Day 2018
In collaboration with Smile Generation-trusted dental office volunteers, DLN was able to help provide patients comprehensive donated dentistry for Smile Generation Serve Day 2018 on August 18. Smile Generation Serve Day is an annual day of service and part of a nationwide campaign of giving that focuses on providing donated dentistry... Read More
DLN Joins 80 Organizations in Support of Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies
Dental Lifeline Network recently joined 80 organizations in an effort to urge congressional support of Medicare coverage for medically-necessary oral/dental health therapies. Medically Necessary Oral Health Care refers to care that is needed when dental infections/diseases may complicate or stand in the way of receiving important, Medicare-covered treatments like chemotherapy, immunosuppression,... Read More
DLN supporters generate nearly $450,000 in dental care to people with special needs in 2018 Lifeline Heroes Challenge
Dental heroes across the U.S. asked their friends and family, and dental offices asked their patients to donate money to support DLN in the 2018 Lifeline Heroes Challenge, raising a total of $50,000 thanks to a generous matching gift from Dentsply Sirona. Lifeline Heroes Challenge is an annual fundraising effort... Read More
Dental Lifeline Network and Pacific Dental Services® Foundation team up with a mobile dental clinic
This June, Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) partnered with the Pacific Dental Services Foundation and Smile Generation®-trusted dentists to deliver donated dentistry. The PDS Foundation’s mobile dental clinic provided oral health care to patients in need in the following areas: Clinton, UT; Colorado Springs, CO; and Brighton, CO. Together, we were... 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
Dental Lifeline Network partners with Guardian in Washington State, receives $125,000 grant to serve more patients
A new collaborative partner, Guardian, will help Dental Lifeline Network build up its flagship program Donated Dental Services (DDS) throughout the state of Washington. There are more than 147 Washingtonians on the waitlist and with the help of a $125,000 grant from Guardian DLN hopes to quickly match them with a... Read More
DLN Success Story – Louisiana Army Veteran Finds Assistance with DLN
Roy, 80, is an Army veteran who lives alone in Shreveport, Louisiana. He enjoys reading, watching television, and exercising. Roy was diagnosed with kidney failure and now undergoes dialysis treatment three times per week. In addition, he suffers from diabetes and congestive heart failure. Sadly, Roy’s dental health was... Read More