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
43 Dental Students Receive Brian D. Stone Award
Dental Lifeline Network partners with 43 dental schools across the US through the Brian D. Stone Memorial Award to recognize outstanding dental school graduates who have committed to volunteerism and public service to helping people with special needs. The award was established 16 years ago by Brian’s parents Drs. Joy... Read More
DLN Success Story – Stroke and Heart Attack Survivor Gets Much Needed Dental Care!
Marie, 49, lives with her boyfriend Charles in Kansas City. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Many years ago, Marie survived two strokes and one mild heart attack. She also has had several health challenges including osteopenia (low bone density), high blood pressure,... Read More
DLN Success Story – Developmentally Disabled Patient Gets a New Smile!
Frank, 62, lives in northeastern CO with his partner and caregiver Linda. He has had an intellectual disability since birth. Frank and Linda both participate in Special Olympics, enjoy bowling and participate in other team sports. While he is generally in good overall health, Frank’s oral health needed some attention.... Read More
DLN Success Story – Patient with Disabilities Gets a New Smile!
Danny is a 66-year-old man who lives in Gallatin County near his sister and niece with whom he enjoys spending his free time. Danny has Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, pre-diabetes and mental health challenges including PTSD. In addition to these health challenges, his dental health was also deteriorating. Danny had only... Read More
DLN Success Story – Patient with Disabilities Gets Much Needed Dental Care!
Tina is a 53-year-old woman who lives in north Denver. She enjoys reading, sewing, painting and making jewelry in her free time. In 1996, she was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease that has led to severe vertigo, as well as balance and hearing issues. She has asthma, osteoarthritis and experiences neuropathy... Read More
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
DLN Success Story – Navy Veteran Receives a New Smile
Tom is an elderly Army veteran who lives in Scott County with his wife of nearly 50 years. As a result of a spinal cord injury during his teenage years that still causes him pain, he visits the VA spinal injury center for ongoing treatment. In 2013 he was diagnosed... Read More
DLN Success Story – Illinois Man Receives Life Changing Dental Treatment!
Christian, 52, lives alone with his dog Midnight in Vermilion County and suffers from severe pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis—an inflammatory disease that causes some of the small bones in his spine to fuse together. Before his pain became too unbearable, he used to fish and do some woodworking. Christian... Read More
DLN Success Story – Wyoming Leadership Council Member Helps Stroke Survivor Receive a New Smile
Donna, 67, lives in Casper with her dog—Buddy. She suffers from several serious health problems including surviving two strokes that left her with short-term memory loss and balance issues. In addition, she has diabetes, arthritis, and has had stents placed in her heart. Donna also had significant dental problems but... Read More