In honor of Veterans Day, Delta Dental is proud to recognize our ongoing commitment to helping ensure our nation’s veterans have access to the oral health care they need through our partnership with Dental Lifeline Network.
Delta Dental of Washington is proud to donate $10,000 to the Dental Lifeline Network in honor of the commitment and sacrifice Veterans make. These funds will be used to support Veterans ability to receive dental services.
Over the last five years, Delta Dental companies across the country have contributed nearly $850,000 to DLN’s Lifeline Heroes Challenge to improve comprehensive dental care for veterans in need. These contributions have supported the mobilization of $15.6 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans, according to DLN.
Many US veterans suffer from serious oral health conditions that pose additional risks to their overall health. Due to benefit limitations, only 3% of veterans receive dental care through the VA. DLN matches veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile with volunteer dentists and labs that provide treatment at no cost.
“This Veterans Day, we acknowledge and thank our veterans for their service to our country. We are proud to support our veterans in their overall health journey by facilitating the delivery of oral health care in partnership with the Dental Lifeline Network,” said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association. “Delta Dental thanks the over 2,600 oral health providers who have generously given their time and expertise to help these heroes.”
“Delta Dental has been an invaluable partner and supporter of Dental Lifeline Network's efforts to advance oral health care for our veterans. It is a privilege to provide critical care to those who have served our country. We are grateful to Delta Dental for making this care possible,” remarked Lynda Ricketson, President & CEO, Dental Lifeline Network.
Dentists can visit WhyIDental.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities with DLN to honor and support veterans in the community.
