Two generous Grants Expand Dental Lifeline Network’s services across the US
Guardian Grant Guardian recently granted $400,000 to DLN to help ramp up volunteer dentist recruitment efforts and staffing to treat more individuals who suffer from serious dental issues in Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in 2019. Guardian’s grant is estimated to result in nearly $2.5 million in patient care (for each $1...Read More
DLN Success Story – Mississippi
Richard, 69, lives alone in central Mississippi. He enjoys getting out in his community and visits with his sister and friends regularly. Richard worked in production plants and lumber companies before experiencing a terrible motorcycle accident. The pain in his left ankle never fully healed and he had to have...Read More
DLN Success Story – Colorado Stroke Survivor Receives Desperately Needed Care
Pat, 59, lives in Lafayette with his two teenage children. He grew up in Cambodia and was drafted into the army at 13 years old and served in a civil war. Pat was shot during the conflict and he lost his older brother during the war as well. Pat moved...Read More
DLN Success Story – Hawaii Man ‘Forever Grateful’ for Work of DDS Volunteer
John, 56, lives alone in Honolulu. In 2014 he survived an aortic aneurysm and shortly thereafter underwent heart bypass surgery. John also suffers from hypertension, mental health issues and chronic back and shoulder pain from a work injury. In addition, John’s oral health was in poor condition. All of his...Read More
We’re smiling from ear to ear after Every Smile Counts Day 2019!
Thousands celebrated the third-annual 2019 Every Smile Counts Day on February 21 by making a financial contribution or donating a portion of their supply and equipment purchases from participating companies to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). Their collective support generated more than $150,000, which allows DLN to generate over $1.3...Read More
Support DLN at 2019 Midwinter on Every Smile Counts Day!
Join the thousands of dental professionals in celebrating the third-annual 2019 Every Smile Counts Day on February 21! Dental community members across the country can support DLN on Thursday by donating to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). Through donating a portion of their supply and equipment purchases, participating companies will match your...Read More
New grant from Guardian will help deliver $2.5 million in comprehensive dental care for residents in Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) recently granted $400,000 to Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). The grant will help DLN ramp up its volunteer dentist recruitment efforts and staffing to treat individuals who suffer from serious dental issues in Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia in 2019. Take, for example Darrell,...Read More
DLN Success Story – Iowa Couple Receives Generous Help from Volunteers
Gary, 70, and Sandy, 68, of Fort Dodge have been married for 20 years. Sadly, both suffer from serious health problems. Gary has survived eight heart attacks over the past few years in addition to having diabetes and kidney failure. Sandy has undergone double bypass heart surgery and has mitral...Read More
DLN Success Story – Pennsylvania Woman Receives Unforgettable Gift from DDS Volunteers
Luanne, 54, lives alone in the Philadelphia area and has multiple health challenges. She donated a kidney in her 30s that led to complications and additional surgeries. Now, Luanne suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, anemia, connective tissue disorder, and celiac disease. In addition to her poor health,...Read More
DLN Success Story — Kentucky Patient Receives Gift of Dentures for the Holidays
Susan, 58, lives in Louisville and enjoys cooking, baking, and doing crafts. She has a number of health issues including fibromyalgia, an auto-immune disorder, and mental health issues. She used to work as a medical assistant, however her health issues now prevent her from working. Susan’s medical issues impacted her...Read More