Dental Lifeline Network and its many state-level DDS programs are made possible through the generous grants provided by dozens of funders across the country. These funders range from large corporations to small, local foundations. It is through these contributions that we may continue to support the coordination of our network of volunteers, which in 2022 included 13,472 dentists and 3,315 dental laboratories, who donate their time and expertise to provide patients with lifechanging comprehensive dental care.
In 2022, Dental Lifeline Network’s supporters donated nearly $2 million. These funds supported the coordination of volunteers across the country, providing more than 6,500 patients with $19 million worth of donated dental treatment. The DDS program serves those who are elderly, disabled, or medically compromised, and are unable to afford dental treatment.
“We are grateful for the commitment shown by our volunteer dentists and laboratories who continue to help those in need,” said Lynda Ricketson, Dental Lifeline Network’s President and CEO. “None of our work would be possible without the generosity of donors that enable Dental Lifeline Network to operate and coordinate treatment. We are thrilled to see the impact of such contributions continue to grow. As we enter the new year, we celebrate the accomplishments of 2022 made possible by the combined efforts of donors and volunteers, and look forward to continuing in 2023.”
Among those served this year was Michael, a Navy veteran living in California. Thanks to the coordination made possible through these funders, Michael was able to receive thousands of dollars’ worth of donated dental treatment, restoring his oral health and his smile. Speaking on his experience, he stated, “I think DDS is a great concept that appears to be a huge success, and a great thing for helping veterans, the elderly, and people with disabilities that can’t afford to go it alone. God Bless you people for your dedication and the great networking you do that makes it all possible.”
Michael is one of thousands who have benefited. These sentiments were echoed by Latonya, 38, who is a mother of two living in Florida. “I want to thank everybody involved in the process. You didn’t have to do anything, but did and I’m thankful to anyone who has had a part in this. It’s a whole team working together and you all did a great job collaborating with one another to make this happen for me. My new smile has restored my self-esteem and confidence.”
Dental Lifeline Network is grateful for the tremendous contributions made by each of its partners. Below is a list of each partner who provided supported the DDS program through grant funding this year. Please note that some grantors requested to remain anonymous, and have not been listed.
NATIONAL
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation $50,000
Guardian Life Insurance Companies $250,000
MetLife Foundation $200,000
Next Fifty Initiative $150,000
Patterson Foundation $50,000
Arizona
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation $30,000
California
Gary and Mary West Foundation $27,000
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation $2,500
Colorado
Anschutz Family Foundation $7,500
Colorado Dental Association Foundation $5,000
Daniels Fund $50,000
Lowe Fund, The Denver Foundation $15,000
Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust $10,000
Schlessman Family Foundation $5,000
Virginia Hill Foundation $15,000
Connecticut
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation $30,000
Florida
American Dental Partners Foundation $5,000
Batchelor Foundation $10,000
Quantum Foundation $5,000
Hawaii
Hawaii Dental Service Foundation $20,000
Illinois
Carl R Hendrickson Family Foundation $10,000
Community Memorial Foundation $22,000
Delta Dental of Illinois $25,000
Dr. Scholl Foundation $10,000
Foundation for Health Enhancement $10,000
Fill Circle Foundation $7,500
Helen Brach Foundation $10,000
Illinois State Dental Society $7,500
Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust $10,000
Sage Foundation $10,000
Telligen Community Initiative $15,000
The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation $10,000
VNA Foundation $10,000
Indiana
Central Indiana Senior Fund $15,000
Delta Dental Foundation $25,000
Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Trust $8,337
John W. Anderson Foundation $5,000
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc. $5,000
Kansas
George H. Nettleton Home $15,000
Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust $5,800
Taylor S. & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust $10,000
Kentucky
Delta Dental of Kentucky $35,000
Louisiana
Albemarle Foundation $2,000
American Dental Partners Foundation $5,000
EJ and Marjory Ourso Family Foundation $7,500
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust $5,000
United Way of Southeast Louisiana $25,000
Maine
Mascoma Bank $1,500
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation $12,500
Massachusetts
Delta Dental of Massachusetts $11,500
Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation $12,500
Minnesota
Minnesota Dental Foundation $90,000
Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri $12,000
Montana
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation $10,000
Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities $10,000
New Hampshire
Cogswell Benevolent Trust $5,000
Mascoma Bank $1,500
New Hampshire Dental Society $2,500
Northeast Delta Dental Society $35,000
New Jersey
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation $10,000
Lillian P. Schenck Foundation $5,000
The C. Northrop and Alethea Marder Pond $9,000
New York
- Van Ameringen Foundation $15,000
North Carolina
4 Others Foundation $22,000
Cameron Charitable Trust $10,000
Delta Dental Foundation $10,000
Mary Lynn Richardson Fund $5,000
North Carolina Community Foundation via $30,000
The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment $5,000
Raymond J. & Mary C. Reisert Foundation, Inc.
Triad Foundation, Inc. $10,000
North Dakota
North Dakota Dental Foundation $5,712
Oregon
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust $2,500
Rhode Island
Amica Companies Foundation $2,500
June Rockwell Levy Foundation $7,500
Rhode Island Foundation $14,785
Vermont
Mascoma Bank $1,500
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation $35,000
Washington
Costco Wholesale Companies $5,000
Daniels Fund $25,000
Glaser Foundation $5,000
Wyoming
Wyoming Community Foundation $5,000
Wyoming Delta Dental Foundation $5,000
