Donated Dental Services | Dental Care for Navy Veteran
Today we join with other Americans celebrating our country’s independence and thank the current military members and veterans who have served our country. Sadly, many veterans don’t receive any dental benefits and have limited funds to pay for dental treatment they need. Dental Lifeline Network and Donated Dental Services (DDS)... Read More
DDS Receives Partnership Award
Boulder Housing Partners recently awarded Dental Lifeline Network ● Colorado and our Donated Dental Services (DDS) program a Partnership Award for assisting BHP residents get access to necessary dental care. BHP Partnership Awards program recognizes the efforts of individuals, businesses, corporate partners, and non-profit and governmental agencies for their support of... Read More
During National Volunteer Week, we thank you!
We applaud you, volunteers! THANKS TO YOU ALL! – the 15,000 dentists and 3,800 labs that volunteer for Dental Lifeline Network’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. Your generosity makes it possible for people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile to access the dental care they desperately... Read More
Oral Care is Rooted to Whole Health – Published by SAMHSA – HRSA
SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions recently published “Oral Care is Rooted in Whole Health,” an article based on an interview with Dental Lifeline Network’s VP of Program Services, Jenifer Koberstein. The article addresses the importance of primary and behavioral health care providers and the connection to oral health. SAMHSA... Read More
Dental Lifeline Network CEO Speaks at Loma Linda University Event
Dr. Larry Coffee, CEO of Dental Lifeline Network, will present at Loma Linda University’s Prince Hall Auditorium on February 17, 2015. Presented by the Center for Christian Bioethics & Institute for Health Policy and Leadership, Dr. Coffee’s discussion is titled “Bridging Health Care Gaps, an Ethically Important Conversation.” The talk... Read More
South Carolina DDS highlights published in SCDA Bulletin
Our State “Highlights” Report for South Carolina Donated Dental Services (DDS) was published in entirety as page 6 of the SCDA Bulletin for December. The highlights report features stories and program information, including the level of involvement from the local dentistry community. An excerpt from the report: “The Future of... Read More
Donated Dental Services (DDS) Provides Dental Care for Vietnam Veteran
Did you know that Donated Dental Services (DDS) helps veterans get dental care they need so desperately but can’t afford? Read about Steve, just one of many veterans DDS has served: Steve is a Vietnam veteran that lives in Oregon. He suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, Hepatitis C and... Read More
Top DLN Colorado volunteers honored
Dental Lifeline Network ● Colorado honored top volunteers in its Donated Dental Services (DDS) program at a continuing education course last week sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado. Nearly 700 Colorado dentists and 181 dental labs are DDS volunteers who have provided $25 million in care to nearly 12,000 vulnerable... Read More
Hope for people who need free dental care
Donated Dental Services (DDS) programs are accepting patient applications for dental care in the areas listed. Patients with permanent disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile, and are seeking dental treatment they cannot afford, may qualify for care. Please apply by clicking one of the links below. Patient applications... Read More