DLN Success Story – DDS Volunteers Help Georgia Woman Smile and Eat Again
Bertha, 72, lives alone in Glynn County. She suffers from crippling rheumatoid arthritis, and her hands are most affected. Although she loves taking walks with her dog, her health has made it much more difficult. Because of the pain in her hands, Bertha’s appetite had decreased and she was losing... Read More
DLN Success Story – DDS Helps New Jersey Grandmother With Much Needed Dental Care
Ingrid, 57, lives in Union county near her daughter and two grandchildren. She has experienced many challenges in her life. Formerly a domestic violence victim she has worked hard to rebuild her life. Ingrid is now involved with a community ministry and volunteers to help others with similar issues. Unfortunately,... Read More
DLN Success Story – Air Force Veteran Receives Dental Care in Wyoming
James, 67, is an Air Force veteran who lives in Cody with his wife. After he was discharged, he worked at Edwards Air Force Base helping to develop jet engines for GE. He really loved the work, and still keeps up with the technological advances made in the aviation field... Read More
DLN Success Story – Missouri Volunteer Office Goes Above and Beyond
Through Dental Lifeline Network’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program, people in your community who are elderly, who have disabilities, or who are medically fragile receive comprehensive dentistry that they otherwise cannot afford. The volunteer dentists and their staff make an incredible difference to patients both in the office and outside... Read More
DLN Success Story – Mississippi
Richard, 69, lives alone in central Mississippi. He enjoys getting out in his community and visits with his sister and friends regularly. Richard worked in production plants and lumber companies before experiencing a terrible motorcycle accident. The pain in his left ankle never fully healed and he had to have... Read More
DLN Success Story – Colorado Stroke Survivor Receives Desperately Needed Care
Pat, 59, lives in Lafayette with his two teenage children. He grew up in Cambodia and was drafted into the army at 13 years old and served in a civil war. Pat was shot during the conflict and he lost his older brother during the war as well. Pat moved... Read More
DLN Success Story – Hawaii Man ‘Forever Grateful’ for Work of DDS Volunteer
John, 56, lives alone in Honolulu. In 2014 he survived an aortic aneurysm and shortly thereafter underwent heart bypass surgery. John also suffers from hypertension, mental health issues and chronic back and shoulder pain from a work injury. In addition, John’s oral health was in poor condition. All of his... Read More
DLN Success Story – Iowa Couple Receives Generous Help from Volunteers
Gary, 70, and Sandy, 68, of Fort Dodge have been married for 20 years. Sadly, both suffer from serious health problems. Gary has survived eight heart attacks over the past few years in addition to having diabetes and kidney failure. Sandy has undergone double bypass heart surgery and has mitral... Read More
DLN Success Story – Pennsylvania Woman Receives Unforgettable Gift from DDS Volunteers
Luanne, 54, lives alone in the Philadelphia area and has multiple health challenges. She donated a kidney in her 30s that led to complications and additional surgeries. Now, Luanne suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, anemia, connective tissue disorder, and celiac disease. In addition to her poor health,... 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