Restoring Confidence: One Veteran’s Lifelong Struggle with Oral Health
Serving one’s country gives many a sense of pride, accomplishment and loyalty, but that commitment doesn’t necessarily come with any guarantees for stability in life. After serving in the Army from 1972-1975, Bertrand was excited to start a new career as a travel agent in customer service. For many years,... 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
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 Launches #WhyIDonateDDS Campaign
In these challenging times, everyone is adapting to unprecedented changes, and reevaluating their processes and their day-to-day lives. DLN wants to take some time to thank its volunteers for the difference they make in their communities on a daily basis, and remind them how important the work they do is.... Read More