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 – Former NFL Player Regains His Confidence
Dental Lifeline Network recently partnered with the NFL Alumni Association to keep alumni and their families healthy, productive, and connected to the league and their former teammates with help from the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. Through this partnership, volunteer dentists provide free dental treatment to players and their family... Read More
7 ways to give back on Giving Tuesday 2017
Thanksgiving kicks off a time of year when we all feel compelled to give just a little bit more back to those who need it most. At Dental Lifeline Network, we’re especially fond of #GivingTuesday, which takes place each Tuesday after Thanksgiving (2017’s date: November 28) and encourages those who... 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
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
DLN Debuts Recruitment Video – Hits $300 Million Milestone
Dental Lifeline Network now exceeding $300 million in dental services donated to vulnerable people in desperate need of care. Donated Dental Services (DDS) has served 107,000 people since it began 30 years ago in Colorado. Its success is due to the generosity of 15,000 dentists and 3,700 labs that volunteer... Read More
2015 Brian D. Stone Award Winners
Dental Lifeline Network partners with dental schools across the country through the Brian D. Stone Memorial Award to recognize outstanding senior dental students who have committed to volunteerism or to helping people with special needs.The awards program was established by Drs. Joy and Justin Stone of New Jersey and there is... 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
Volunteer opportunities for dentists available through Donated Dental Services (DDS)
Volunteering for Donated Dental Services (DDS) is easy for you as a dentist, but life changing for the patients you treat. We have volunteer opportunities for dentists in every state, but really need help in the following areas: Vermont South Carolina Alabama (high need for oral surgeons) Oregon Denver metro... Read More