Delta Dental of Massachusetts and the Dental Lifeline Network support U.S. Veterans
U.S. veterans gain access to oral health care through a partnership between Delta Dental of Massachusetts and the Dental Lifeline Network
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BOSTON — November 11, 2021 — This Veterans Day, Delta Dental of Massachusetts thanks the members of our armed services for bravely serving our country and underscores our ongoing commitment to expanding access to oral health care.
Through a continued partnership with Dental Lifeline Network's (DLN) "Will You See One Vet" campaign, Delta Dental companies across the country, including Massachusetts, are improving access to oral health care for veterans. Since the program's inception, Delta Dental companies have contributed more than $400,000, including over $155,000 in 2021, which has supported the mobilization of $3.6M in oral health care delivered to over 2,000 veterans, according to DLN.
This funding enables DLN to connect thousands of veterans with volunteer dentists, hygienists, and other oral health care professionals to receive care, as many veterans do not have dental coverage through their VA benefits.
The "Will You See One Vet" campaign aims to expand the network of dentists and their teams who volunteer to see one veteran with special needs one time each year. Funding from Delta Dental of Massachusetts has supported this effort and aided in recruiting more than 1,000 volunteers to participate in the campaign.
“Because oral health is fundamental to overall health, it’s necessary to expand access to oral health care to everyone, especially our nation’s veterans,” said Dennis Leonard, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. “Delta Dental is proud to continue our partnership with the Dental Lifeline Network to deliver care to Massachusetts veterans."
"We couldn't be more thankful for Delta Dental's ongoing dedication in helping Dental Lifeline Network make a life-changing and life-saving impact on the lives of more veterans," said Fred Leviton, DLN President & CEO. "Many of our nation's heroes would not get oral health care if it were not for the ongoing support of our volunteers and supporters like Delta Dental."
About Delta Dental of Massachusetts
Delta Dental of Massachusetts (www.deltadentalma.com), the largest provider of dental benefits in the state, is a leader in innovative programs that improve the overall health of members, prevent oral disease and reduce health care costs for employers, groups and individuals. Headquartered in Charlestown, Mass., Delta Dental of Massachusetts, a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association (www.deltadental.com), covers more than 2 million people. Follow us on Twitter (@DeltaDentalofMA), Facebook (www.facebook.com/DeltaDentalMA), and Instagram (@deltadentalofma).
About Dental Lifeline Network
Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) is a national charitable organization and strategic partner of the American Dental Association. DLN's mission is to improve the oral health of people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile and have no other way to get help. Through a volunteer network of 15,000 dentists and 3,500 laboratories, DLN develops and coordinates direct-service charity programs resulting in life-changing and life-saving treatment. Visit dentallflifeline.org to learn more.