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
Massachusetts DDS Volunteer Pairs His Passions to Support DLN
Endodontist and DLN • Massachusetts Donated Dental Services (DDS) volunteer Dr. Eric Weinstock may enjoy his career in dentistry, but he has another passion hidden up his sleeve – movie screenwriting. Weinstock’s films vary in subject matter, including “Arlo: the Burping Pig,” a friendly children’s movie about a girl’s talking... Read More
DLN Success Story – Alabama Patient Can Eat and Smile Again
Lenora, 50, lives alone in northern Alabama and has multiple health challenges. She suffers from extensive orthopedic and heart problems as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Before being placed on permanent disability, Lenora worked for many years in customer service and as a child care worker while raising her... Read More
Top DentaCheques Sales Contest Winners Announced
Four dental sales professionals from two dental supply companies are winners in the 2017 end of year DentaCheques Sales Contest drawing. As of December 31, 2017 the winners have sold a combined total of 101 books, resulting in over $150,000 in dental care provided to vulnerable individuals. Revenue from sales... Read More
DLN Generates $1.4 Million in Care on Every Smile Counts Day 2018
On February 22, 2018 – Every Smile Counts Day – more than 25 dental industry companies raised more than $164,000 benefiting Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). We thank each and every Every Smile Counts Day supporter, including dentist’s offices who made purchases from participating companies, for helping those who desperately need... Read More