DLN Joins 75+ Organizations in Support of Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies
Dental Lifeline Network recently joined over 75 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,... 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
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
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
Be a Lifeline Hero!
Lifeline Heroes Challenge is back! From now until June 30th join us in raising $50,000 to support the thousands of people who are elderly, people with disabilities or who are medically fragile that cannot afford dental care. And this year, Dental Lifeline Heroes has a new sidekick—Dentsply Sirona. With a... Read More
2018 Colorado Volunteer Awards and CE Course
Dental Lifeline Network • Colorado awarded top volunteers in its Donated Dental Services (DDS) Program at a continuing education course in partnership with the Pacific Dental Services Foundation. Award recipients represent the spirit of compassion, caring and dedication to helping vulnerable individuals in need of dental care as they continue... Read More
Colorado ASDA Raises over $5,500 for DLN at Beat Tooth Decay 5k
On April 21, over 120 people faced spring snow in Colorado to run in the inaugural Beat Tooth Decay 5k! The non-profit race emphasizes the importance of both a healthy body and healthy mouth, and was led by the Colorado American Student Dental Association (ASDA). “Planning an event like this... Read More
2018 Kansas Volunteer Awards
Dental Lifeline Network • Kansas awarded three outstanding Donated Dental Services (DDS) volunteers and one outstanding student in April for their spirit of compassion, caring and their dedication to serving vulnerable individuals. DLN • KS board president Dr. Stephen Zeller presented awards to volunteers including both dentists and labs. 2018 Kansas Volunteer... Read More