DLN Success Story – Pennsylvannia Grandmother is Now Pain Free With Much Needed Dental Care
Susan, 57, a resident of Bucks County, is a devoted mother who enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren whenever she can. Unfortunately, Susan suffers from several challenging health problems, including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, joint swelling, chronic pain, and mental health issues. In addition, her dental health... Read More
DLN Success Story – Marine Corps Veteran from Alaska gets a new smile!
Frederick, 79, lives with his wife in Anchorage and is a Marine Corps veteran. He worked as an industrial commercial plumber and took on various odd jobs throughout his career to make ends meet. Frederick has had several health challenges including being diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease, and his... Read More
DLN Success Story – Stroke survivor gets a new smile!
Myrtle, 78, is a widow from Birmingham who lives alone and enjoys painting. She has overcome an incredible amount of challenges in her life. Years ago, she was in a car accident that broke her jaw and many of her teeth; she also survived a stroke, and as a result,... Read More
DLN Success Story – Georgia Leadership Council Member Helps Georgia Woman Restore Her Smile
Stella, 82, lives in Jones County with her son and daughter-in-law and their dogs including her own dog – Spunky. While Stella is in generally good overall health, her oral health was in need of attention. Stella had not seen a dentist for several years and was missing many teeth.... Read More
New York Veterans to Receive Increased Services Through New Partnership
DLN has partnered with The New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (NYC-VS) to launch the Stars and Smiles program, a pilot initiative to help New York veterans receive much-needed dental care. NYC-VS was awarded a grant from the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, and the funds raised... Read More
DLN Success Story – Injured Veteran Finds Dental Help With DDS Volunteer
Sidney, 73, lives alone in Washington County. He served 2 years active duty and 8 years in the reserves for the US Navy. While in the Navy he trained in electronics and used those skills for a 14 year career in the IT industry. Unfortunately, Sidney injured his back and... Read More
DLN Success Story – DDS Volunteers Help Mississippi Woman Eat and Smile Again
Lillie, 75, is a widow who lives independently in Rankin County. Until she and her husband retired, they worked delivering newspapers together. She enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lillie likes working in her flower garden when she is able, going to church and being an... Read More
Volunteer Spotlight: South Carolina’s Dr. Moss Helps DDS Change and Save Lives
Dr. David Moss is no stranger to going above and beyond to get involved in the dental community. He is involved with numerous local and statewide leadership programs, volunteers to provide free dental care at a local clinic, and has even gone to Central America to provide services to those... Read More
Hundreds Serve Veterans Through Will You See One Vet Initiative
Last year, we launched the Will You See One Vet campaign and have since recruited 700 volunteers who pledged to provide comprehensive care to one veteran this year. We have received updates from our generous volunteers across the country who have helped veterans with their dental needs—like Dr. Anna Abernethy. Dr.... Read More
DLN Success Story—DDS Helps Rhode Island Veteran Restore Smile and Diet
Michael, 78, lives in Providence County. He is a veteran who enjoys spending time with his son, watching TV, and visiting with other veterans in his free time. He was diagnosed with heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis and has had two heart surgeries and as a result has two stents.... Read More