Donated Dental Services (DDS) in Pennsylvania
Information for applicants
Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- 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.
Pennsylvania Program Contact
Southeast Pennsylvania
(Philadelphia and surrounding counties)
Marsha Thomas, DDS Coordinator
724.568.4343
724.568.4944 (fax)
mthomas@DentalLifeline.or
Dental Lifeline Network • Southeast Pennsylvania
PO Box 357
Vandergrift, PA 15690
Pennsylvania
(Rest of State)
Tammy Walker, DDS Coordinator
717.776.3262
717.776.3268 (fax)
tshumaker@DentalLifeline.org
Dental Lifeline Network • Pennsylvania
PO Box 205
Newville, PA 17241
We are NOT accepting applications in the following counties. If your county is listed, we cannot accept your application at this time.
- Crawford
- Erie
Click here to see if you qualify for the DDS Program
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Submit Additional Documents for Your Application
About the Pennsylvania DDS Program
Volunteer Dentists in Pennsylvania
Volunteer Laboratories in Pennsylvania
in Donated Treatment to Patients in Pennsylvania
Patients treated in Pennsylvania since 1997
Pennsylvania Donated Dental Services (DDS) State Annual Report
Leadership Council
Bernard Dishler, DDS
Chair
Joe Bakanowski
Maria Conde-Cavalier, DDS
Jason Pellegrino, DDS
Arnold Pfannenstiel, DDS
Stephen Radack, DMD
William Spruill, DDS
Marisa Swarney
David Tecosky, DDS
Nipa Thakkar, DDS
Charles Weber, DMD
Sponsors & Funders
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.
“Thanks for your time and patience. It is reassuring to know that organizations and individuals like yourself are available at times in your life when needed.”
–Lance, a Pennsylvania DLN patient
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