Patient Success Story: Generous Volunteers Restore Illinois Veteran’s Dental Health
Roger is a 52-year-old veteran living in Herrin, Illinois. He served in the Navy as a paralegal in Japan for seven years, and then returned home to raise his son and work. He has a series of health issues including heart trouble, mobility issues and Meniere disease, an ear disorder... 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
DLN Success Story – Deputy Sheriff Receives a New Smile
Richard, 44, lives in Jacksonville with his roommate and he has joint custody of his two daughters. After working for years as a deputy sheriff and a correctional officer, he had to retire due to his poor health. He has type-1 diabetes that has caused numbness and pain in his... Read More
DLN Success Story – DDS Volunteer Restores Tennessee Man’s Smile
Eric is 43, legally blind and was born with a large oblique facial palate that extends through his nose and eye. Despite having undergone more than 20 reconstructive surgeries, he still lives with chronic pain. In addition to his overall health, his oral health was in desperate need of attention.... Read More
DLN Success Story – New Hampshire DDS Volunteer Helps Man Receive Much Needed Dental Care
James, 60, lives in Rockingham County with his wife and enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren. He was a tractor-trailer driver until about seven years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and could no longer drive. Before his diagnosis, he liked to camp, fish and garden and... Read More
DLN Success Story – Cancer Survivor Receives a New Smile
Robin, 64, lives in Waterbury and loves to read, paint, and write poetry. A few years ago, she won fourth place in an esteemed poetry contest. Robin lives an active lifestyle, walking every day and going to the gym regularly, but her health was further compromised when she was diagnosed... Read More
DLN Success Story – Mississippi DDS Volunteer Helps Woman Receive Needed Dental Care
Joyce, 72, is a widow who lives in Washington County with her grandson. She recently fell and injured her hip and now uses a cane to get around. In addition she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and other health challenges and has unaddressed dental problems. She was missing all but two... 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
Indiana DDS Highlights
Dental Lifeline Network is grateful for the Indiana Dental Association’s partnership in developing a Donated Dental Services (DDS) program in 1991 to help people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile and had no other access to dental care. During this difficult time of uncertainty, we are especially... Read More