Dental industry news, trends and information from Patterson Dental.
In 2012, the efforts of Patterson Dental, its territory representatives and customers resulted in $6 million in dental care raised through the DentaCheques program for people who desperately need it. That is truly amazing! We, and more importantly, the patients we serve are extremely grateful! […]
Buying a DentaCheques book is more impactful than you might think. Take, for instance, Randall. Twenty-six years ago, Randall, age 57, donated a kidney to his sister. Now, with end-stage renal disease himself, he couldn’t qualify for a kidney transplant without the dental treatment he […]
Are you one of many thousands of dental professionals who are heading to San Francisco for the 2012 ADA Annual Session this October 18-20? Dental Lifeline Network, the parent organization of DentaCheques, will be in Booth 6816 at the World Marketplace Exhibition. We would love […]
Throughout the year we at Dental Lifeline Network receive letters, thank you cards and other grateful messages from the many people who receive dental care through our programs. I recently read a quote from a patient, Mr. W., a disabled veteran from Oregon. He said, […]
After 56-year-old Deborah was hit by a drunk driver in 1991, she had brain surgery that left her with lingering seizures and problems with memory, concentration and balance. She also suffered from painful dental decay and infection. With no insurance, and a disability check that […]
While Patterson Dental territory representatives are busy selling DentaCheques books throughout the year, dentists across the country are providing dental care through Donated Dental Services (DDS) to patients who are desperately in need of dental care they can’t afford. Most of the time volunteers receive […]
Each year thousands of people ask Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) for help to obtain the dental care they so desperately need. For these people with disabilities, or who are elderly or medically fragile and have no other way to get help, DLN is their final […]
Due to a dreadful car accident, Miriam suffered a broken back and neck that caused three extensive surgeries and loss of income for her and her husband. Although she is under the care of a pain clinic, the pain medication destroyed her teeth. Thanks to […]