Donated Dental Services (DDS) in Illinois
Information for applicants
Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteira:
- Over 65 years of age
- Permanently disabled
- Need medically necessary dental care
What to expect?
- Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
- Volunteers do not provide emergency services
- Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment
If you have documentation from a physician stating that you cannot receive essential medical treatment due to your dental condition you can apply for the program even if you county is closed.
If you are a veteran who meets the qualifications above, please apply to the program by clicking the button below. Even if your county is closed, you may still apply.
Illinois Program Contact
Chicago:
Dina Anbar, DDS Coordinator
773.389.6252
847.498.0394 (fax)
danbar@DentalLifeline.org
Dental Lifeline Network • Chicago
560 W. Lake Street, 114E
Chicago, IL 60661
Rest of State:
Lisa Williamson, DDS Coordinator
309.691.5938
309.740.0803 (fax)
lwilliamson@DentalLifeline.org
Dental Lifeline Network • Illinois
PO Box 10342
Peoria, IL 61612
Due to lengthy waitlists, new applications are NOT being accepted from the following counties. If your county is listed, we cannot accept your application at this time.
- Adams
- Alexander
- Gallatin
- Hardin
- Massac
- Pope
- Pulaski
- Union
Click here to see if you qualify for the DDS Program
Want to mail your application?
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About the Illinois DDS Program
Volunteer Dentists in Illinois
Volunteer Laboratories in Illinois
in Donated Treatment to Patients in Illinois
Patients treated in Illinois since 1990
Illinois Donated Dental Services (DDS) State Annual Report
Leadership Council
Philip Schefke, DDS
President
Stacey K. Van Scoyoc, DDS
Vice-President
Victoria Ursitti, DMD
Secretary
Michael Westberg
Treasurer
Susan Bishop, DMD
Past President
Kent Baker
Nancy Cozzi, DDS
Evan J. Fry, DMD
Jason C. Guerrero, DDS, MS
Denise Hale, DDS
Mike Higgins, DDS
Keven King, DDS
Paul Landman, DDS
Eric Larson
Frank Maggio, DDS
Joanne Oppenheim, DDS
Rex Plamann
Joy V. Poskozim, DDS, FSCD, CDP
Sponsors & Funders
- Illinois State Dental Society and its Foundation
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Anonymous
- Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
- Helen Brach Foundation
- Community Memorial Foundation
- Delta Dental of Illinois
- George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities
- Foundation for Health Enhancement
- Full Circle Foundation
- Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation – Bank of America N.A. Trustee
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
- Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation – Bank of America N.A. Trustee
- Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation
- Sage Foundation
- Dr. Scholl Foundation
- Telligen Community Initiative
- VNA Foundation
Help Restore Smiles Through Volunteering
Make a difference by volunteering your dental expertise to help patients in need. Whether you're a general dentist, specialist or lab, your skills can change lives through our Donated Dental Services (DDS) program.
Support Dental Lifeline Network
Honor loved ones, become a corporate sponsor, or give monthly to make a lasting impact. You can even celebrate special occasions by hosting an online campaign to help patients in need.
“She is so thankful for her new smile and teeth to help her eat better! She can’t wait to have a steak!”
–Dr. Michael Hiner, Illinois DLN Volunteer with his DLN patient, Sadie
Will You See One? Volunteer Today!
1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.534.5360
Fax: 303.534.5290
