DLN Success Story – Mississippi
Richard, 69, lives alone in central Mississippi. He enjoys getting out in his community and visits with his sister and friends regularly. Richard worked in production plants and lumber companies before experiencing a terrible motorcycle accident. The pain in his left ankle never fully healed and he had to have... Read More
DLN Success Story – Colorado Stroke Survivor Receives Desperately Needed Care
Pat, 59, lives in Lafayette with his two teenage children. He grew up in Cambodia and was drafted into the army at 13 years old and served in a civil war. Pat was shot during the conflict and he lost his older brother during the war as well. Pat moved... Read More
DLN Success Story – Hawaii Man ‘Forever Grateful’ for Work of DDS Volunteer
John, 56, lives alone in Honolulu. In 2014 he survived an aortic aneurysm and shortly thereafter underwent heart bypass surgery. John also suffers from hypertension, mental health issues and chronic back and shoulder pain from a work injury. In addition, John’s oral health was in poor condition. All of his... Read More
DLN Success Story – Iowa Couple Receives Generous Help from Volunteers
Gary, 70, and Sandy, 68, of Fort Dodge have been married for 20 years. Sadly, both suffer from serious health problems. Gary has survived eight heart attacks over the past few years in addition to having diabetes and kidney failure. Sandy has undergone double bypass heart surgery and has mitral... Read More
DLN Success Story — Kentucky Patient Receives Gift of Dentures for the Holidays
Susan, 58, lives in Louisville and enjoys cooking, baking, and doing crafts. She has a number of health issues including fibromyalgia, an auto-immune disorder, and mental health issues. She used to work as a medical assistant, however her health issues now prevent her from working. Susan’s medical issues impacted her... Read More
DLN Success Story- Rhode Island Senior Can Smile Again
Chris is an elderly man who lives in Providence. For much of his life, he worked as a longshoreman and was actively involved with the International Longshoreman’s Association. He suffers from chronic cardiovascular disease and had to leave his job after having multiple heart attacks. In addition, Chris’ oral health... 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
AL Dental Lab Recognized by DLN
DDS Recognizes Volunteer Lab at Alabama Dental Association Meeting Burdette Dental Lab was recognized as an Outstanding Donated Dental Services (DDS) Volunteer at the Alabama Dental Association meeting in early June. Dr. Mike Robinson, co-chair of Dental Lifeline Network • Alabama, presented the award to Matt Parker, CDT of Burdette.
Kansas Donated Dental Services (DDS) Surpasses $10 Million Milestone
Kansas Donated Dental Services (DDS) has exceeded $10 million in comprehensive dental care contributed by volunteer dentists and dental laboratories to people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile and cannot afford care. The program was started in 1996 by Dental Lifeline Network • Kansas in conjunction with the... Read More