Volunteer Spotlight–Dr. Frank Martello
Dr. Martello’s altruism shines through his community involvement and his commitment to sharing his craft. As a longtime DLN volunteer, founding DLN • Louisiana board member and past DLN • LA board president, Dr. Martello has donated more than $200,400 in treatment since the LA Donated Dental Services (DDS) program’s... Read More
DLN Reaches $500 Million In Donated Dental Treatment
For 35 years DLN has partnered with volunteer dentists and laboratories across the country to connect people with special needs to comprehensive dentistry. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve reached a significant milestone: $500 Million in donated dental treatment. That’s half a billion dollars that helped 165,000 individuals gain... Read More
Avēsis, a Guardian Company, Donates $250,000 to DLN
Avēsis recently awarded a $250,000 grant to DLN to expand dental care access across the country for individuals who are elderly, medically fragile, or living with disabilities. “During this time when getting dental treatment is especially difficult for people with special needs, we are so grateful for Avēsis’ wonderful support,”... Read More
Recognizing DLN Wyoming Supporters
DLN is proud to recognize The Daniels Fund, Delta Dental of Wyoming, The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation, and The Wyoming Community Foundation for their support of the DDS program in Wyoming. These grants will provide critical dental care for those who are elderly, with disabilities and have limited incomes, complementing... Read More
Support from Delta Dental and Anthem Expand Services
New Anthem Foundation Grant Anthem, a new supporter, has granted $100,000 to DLN to advance efforts in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, and New York in 2019. Anthem’s grant is estimated to result in nearly $1.5 million in patient care for over 300 people (for each $1 given... Read More
We’re smiling from ear to ear after Every Smile Counts Day 2019!
Thousands celebrated the third-annual 2019 Every Smile Counts Day on February 21 by making a financial contribution or donating a portion of their supply and equipment purchases from participating companies to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). Their collective support generated more than $150,000, which allows DLN to generate over $1.3... Read More
Dental Lifeline Network partners with Guardian in Washington State, receives $125,000 grant to serve more patients
A new collaborative partner, Guardian, will help Dental Lifeline Network build up its flagship program Donated Dental Services (DDS) throughout the state of Washington. There are more than 147 Washingtonians on the waitlist and with the help of a $125,000 grant from Guardian DLN hopes to quickly match them with a... 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
DLN • Illinois to Serve More People through ISDS Foundation Grant
Dental Lifeline Network • Illinois was awarded an ISDS Foundation Community grant for $7,500 to support Donated Dental Services (DDS). The funding will be used to help leverage comprehensive dental treatment for 429 vulnerable Illinois residents in the fiscal year 2015-2016. This is the fifth gift to DLN from ISDS Foundation... Read More
DentaCheques supported by Dental Trade Alliance in 2016
“DentaCheques is a dental products value book produced by Dental Lifeline Network through an extensive partnership with dental manufacturing and supply companies. Dentists who purchase DentaCheques receive significant savings on products they routinely buy or would like to try. More importantly, proceeds from DentaCheques sales help fund comprehensive dental care... Read More