Lifeline in Action: Oral Surgeon Dr. Stephen Zeller Restores Senior’s Smile
A dedicated oral surgeon, Dr. Stephen Zeller has spent his entire career contributing to the dental field and to his community. He splits his time between his private practice and working as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Additionally, he provides continuing education in his community,... Read More
Lifeline in Action: DeLux Dental Changing and Saving Hundreds of Lives Since 2001
Since becoming a volunteer for Donated Dental Services (DDS) 19 years ago, DeLux Dental Lab has consistently proven their dedication to quality, advancement, and helping their community. As one of our top volunteer labs, DeLux has donated over $570,000 in fabrications since joining DDS in 2001. One of the many... Read More
DLN Thanks CO Board President Steven R. Nelson, DDS, MS for 30 Years of Service
Dr. Steve Nelson has been a Donated Dental Services (DDS) volunteer for nearly 30 years and has donated more than $150,000 in dental treatment and helped change and save the lives of more than 70 people with special needs. Additionally, he sits on the DLN • Colorado Board of Directors,... Read More
Lifeline in Action – Dr. Gordon Christensen helps Utah man improve his smile and spirits
Dr. Gordon J. Christensen is no stranger to advancing the dental profession. He is the Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses, Co-Founder and CEO of the Clinicians Report Foundation, and has released numerous publications, just to name a few of his accomplishments. Dr. Christensen has presented more than 45,000... Read More
Indiana DDS Highlights
Dental Lifeline Network is grateful for the Indiana Dental Association’s partnership in developing a Donated Dental Services (DDS) program in 1991 to help people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile and had no other access to dental care. During this difficult time of uncertainty, we are especially... Read More
Lifeline in Action – Cancer Survivor Gets a Reason To Smile!
Dr. Jacob Peters loves to improve smiles. Through continued education and a passion for the work he does, he consistently goes above and beyond in doing so. Dr. Peters has been improving the smiles of patients in his community for 11 years now. He also donates his time and talents... Read More
Partner Spotlight: ADA Grant Provides Essential Support
One of Dental Lifeline Network’s most essential partners is the American Dental Association (ADA) providing both financial and strategic support over the last 30 years. Annual financial support totaling more than $1.6 million in donations over the years helps provide services for people with special needs. Along with its financial... Read More
A Message From Fred
Our world has quickly changed since our last newsletter. In just two months, we’ve gone from a vibrant economy to stay-at-home and now to a gradual reopening of the economy. Though most dentists’ offices have been closed the last few months, our Donated Dental Services (DDS) Coordinators have been... Read More
Lifeline in Action – Hawaii Patient Gets a New Smile!
Dr. Michael Miyamoto has gone above and beyond in the field of dentistry in his 30 years of practicing. He holds excellence as the standard for his patients, and that is reflected in his many esteemed honors and awards, including being voted the Best Dentist in Hawaii five times. Dr.... Read More
DLN Success Story – Iowa Leadership Council Chair Helps Patient Regain Her Smile!
Ann, 67, lives on her own in Coralville with her two rescue dogs. She enjoys spending time with her three children and six grandchildren. Until four years ago, Ann was working as a registered nurse and was a self-proclaimed “go-getter” but now, she is just trying to get her strength... Read More