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
DLN Success Stories of 2015!
Donated Dental Services (DDS) smile success stories of 2015! World War II Auschwitz Concentration Camp survivor Henry, age 91 and his wife Agnes, age 84, have a colorful history, emigrating from Poland to the U.S. through Ellis Island to Boston in 1949. Henry worked as a meat cutter until the... Read More
DLN Receives American College of Dentists Award
The American College of Dentists recognized Dental Lifeline Network by granting an Ethics and Professionalism Award to the organization. The award was presented to DLN President Fred Leviton during the Convocation of the American College of Dentists on November 5th in Washington D.C. This award recognizes exceptional contributions by individuals... Read More
Donated Dental Services (DDS) helps U.S. Army Veteran
Did you know that Donated Dental Services (DDS) helps veterans obtain dental care they need so desperately but can’t afford? In the fiscal year 2014-2015 DDS served 418 veterans which equated to $1.7 million in services. Read about Raymond, just one of many veterans DDS has served: Raymond is... Read More