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
Avēsis, a Guardian Company, Donates $250,000 to DLN
Avēsis recently awarded a $250,000 grant to DLN to expand dental care access across the country for individuals who are elderly, medically fragile, or living with disabilities. “During this time when getting dental treatment is especially difficult for people with special needs, we are so grateful for Avēsis’ wonderful support,”... Read More
Restoring Confidence: One Veteran’s Lifelong Struggle with Oral Health
Serving one’s country gives many a sense of pride, accomplishment and loyalty, but that commitment doesn’t necessarily come with any guarantees for stability in life. After serving in the Army from 1972-1975, Bertrand was excited to start a new career as a travel agent in customer service. For many years,... Read More
DLN President Asks Volunteers to See ONE DDS Patient This Year
Happy New Year. While the lives and livelihoods of many of our volunteer dentists and labs were terribly impacted last year, I am amazed by the number of volunteers that have selflessly resumed donating services to people with special needs. Maybe it’s their way of getting back to normal. We... Read More
Join the Challenge to Support Veterans in Need
For many of our nation’s military veterans, comprehensive dental care is unattainable. Because of Congressional limitations, the Veterans Administration only provides dental treatment to a small fraction of veterans, leaving many without the care they need. According to the VA, approximately 18 million veterans live in the United States. More... Read More
DLN Success Story – Navy Veteran Receives a New Smile
Tom is an elderly Army veteran who lives in Scott County with his wife of nearly 50 years. As a result of a spinal cord injury during his teenage years that still causes him pain, he visits the VA spinal injury center for ongoing treatment. In 2013 he was diagnosed... Read More
Big Discounts with Huge Benefits for People in Need
The New Year brings renewal and new beginnings and new opportunities to save with DentaCheques—a fundraising program that offers ways for dental offices to save thousands of dollars in discounts and exclusive offers—while also helping adults with special needs get comprehensive dental care. We are thrilled to launch the 2021... Read More
Patient Success Story: Generous Volunteers Restore Illinois Veteran’s Dental Health
Roger is a 52-year-old veteran living in Herrin, Illinois. He served in the Navy as a paralegal in Japan for seven years, and then returned home to raise his son and work. He has a series of health issues including heart trouble, mobility issues and Meniere disease, an ear disorder... Read More
U.S. Army Veteran Receives Much-Needed Dental Treatment
Robert is an elderly veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the National Guard as a soldier. Before joining the Army, he played for the Boston Patriots for a few years. Eventually Robert went to law school, earned his law degree, and practiced law for many years. In 2011,... Read More
Patient Success Story: New Jersey Patient Can’t Stop Smiling Thanks to DDS Volunteer
Ronald is a 59-year-old man living alone in Edison. He suffers from type II diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Ronald also had to have two and a half of his toes removed a few years ago as a result of poor circulation because of his diabetes. Prior to his surgery,... Read More