Delta Dental and Dental Lifeline Network Continue their Shared Commitment to Supporting the Oral Health of America ' s Veterans

Ongoing partnership helps provide veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically-fragile with life-changing dental careWASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Veterans Day, Delta Dental is proud to highlight 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 (DLN). Since the partnership began in 2020, Delta Dental companies across the country have joined with DLN ' s Lifeline Heroes Challenge to improve comprehensive dental care for veterans in need. To date, Delta Dental companies have contributed more than $761,000, which has supported the mobilization of $13.2 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans, according to DLN.Many veterans do not have dental coverage through their VA benefits. With this funding, DLN matches veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically-fragile with volunteer dentists and labs who provide treatment at no cost. Delta Dental thanks the many oral health providers who have generously given their time and expertise to help these heroes." As the nation ' s oral health leader and its largest oral health philanthropist, we understand the power of a healthy smile and the impact it can have on one ' s overall health, " said James W. Hutchison, President& CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association. " America ' s veterans answered the call for our country, and through our part...
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