ADA President-elect: Helping DLN Patients For 24 Years
We are thrilled that Dr. Cesar Sabates, the American Dental Association President-elect will begin his presidency in October. Dr. Sabates is a leader, an advocate, and the past president of DLN • Florida. As a DLN volunteer with 24 years of service, he has donated over $80,000 in dental treatment... Read More
In Memory of Dr. Lewis Kay, a Gentle Giant in Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Lifeline Network (DLN), along with the pediatric dental community and colleagues throughout New Jersey, is mourning the loss of one of our most beloved dentists, Dr. Lewis Kay. In DLN’s earliest days in the 1970s, Dr. Kay was instrumental in bringing preventive and therapeutic services to people with developmental... Read More
Longtime DLN Volunteer Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Award
Dental Lifeline Network is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Francis (Frank) G. Martello, the 2021 recipient of the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) Humanitarian Award. The LDA’s Humanitarian Award recognizes dentists who have distinguished themselves through outstanding dental service activities in the United States or abroad. Dr. Martello was... Read More
DLN Thanks CO Board President Steven R. Nelson, DDS, MS for 30 Years of Service
Dr. Steve Nelson has been a Donated Dental Services (DDS) volunteer for nearly 30 years and has donated more than $150,000 in dental treatment and helped change and save the lives of more than 70 people with special needs. Additionally, he sits on the DLN • Colorado Board of Directors,... 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
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 Recognizes Dr. Dan “Hank” Singley for his Outstanding Contributions
Dental Lifeline Network • Mississippi honored Dr. Dan “Hank” Singley at the Mississippi Dental Association Annual Meeting. Dr. Singley is the Co-Chair of the DLN • MS Leadership Council. His Co-Chair, Dr. Sherry Gwin, presented Dr. Singley an award for his spirit of compassion, caring and dedication to the organization.... Read More
2018 Alaska Volunteer Awards
Dental Lifeline Network • Alaska awarded Dr. Charles Michael, Dr. Frederick Reinbold, and Castable Ceramics for their outstanding volunteer service in the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. Dr. Heather Willis, DLN • Alaska leadership council chair, presented the awards to each winner. The Alaska DDS program is part of a national... Read More
DLN • Louisiana Holds Raffle to Benefit DDS
Louisiana Board Members Sell Raffle Tickets in Support of DDS Board members from DLN • Louisiana sold 433 raffle tickets and raised $2,165. Each ticket was entered to win various donated prizes including Louisiana State University football tickets and sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates and glassware. The drawing was held on June 20th... Read More
DDS Rhode Island Volunteer Receives Humanitarian Award
Longtime RI volunteer recognized by the RI Dental Association Arrowhead Dental Associates was recently awarded the Rhode Island Dental Association’s Humanitarian Award at the annual President’s Luncheon. Dr. Christine Benoit of Arrowhead, is an active volunteer for Rhode Island Donated Dental Services (DDS) since 1988. She is currently the secretary/treasurer of the... Read More