DLN Success Story – Mississippi DDS Volunteer Helps Woman Receive Needed Dental Care
Joyce, 72, is a widow who lives in Washington County with her grandson. She recently fell and injured her hip and now uses a cane to get around. In addition she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and other health challenges and has unaddressed dental problems. She was missing all but two... Read More
Lifeline in Action: Dr. Marty Nager Going Above and Beyond For Over 30 Years
Since starting his periodontal career 1987, Dr. Marty Nager has established himself as a loyal professional with a dedication to improving his community on both a national and local level. He has worked as an assistant clinical professor, a clinical instructor, and has been significantly involved with numerous dental boards and... Read More
Guardian Offers Network Dentists Reimbursement for PPE During Pandemic
As dental offices re-opened across the country, dentists had to implement new office safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, thus incurring more expenses. To help offset these additional expenses for protective equipment and reduce the need to place additional charges on patients, Guardian, one of DLN’s supporters,... Read More
DLN Relaunches Will You See ONE? Campaign
Three years ago, DLN launched the Will You See ONE? campaign, asking volunteer dentists to see one patient in their office per year. While this large-scale recruitment effort has allowed us to expand our network significantly, there is still a long way to go before DLN can meet the need... Read More
Lifeline in Action: Dr. Denise Hale Changes and Saves Lives Through Dentistry
Not only has Dr. Denise Hale donated over $26,000 in dental treatment since joining the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program as a volunteer, but she has also helped her community in many other ways. She has been on the board of both the Illinois State and the Chicago Dental Society... Read More
Lifeline in Action: Dr. Paul F. Calitri Brings Smiles to Rhode Islanders
For over twenty years, Dr. Paul F. Calitri has been advancing the dental profession and bringing high quality dentistry to his Rhode Island community. He completes more than 30 hours of continuing education per year, and is often nominated as one of Rhode Island Monthly‘s top dentists by his peers.... Read More
Lifeline in Action: Dr. Terry Buckenheimer’s Office Adapts to Changes to Help Patient
Dr. Terry Buckenheimer is no stranger to advancing the dental profession. He has been involved with numerous dental organizations in his career–the Hillsborough County Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the American Dental Association just to name a few. Dr. Buckenheimer is extremely dedicated to his community and giving... Read More
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