Dental Lifeline Network: Free Care Through Donated Dental Services
The Dental Lifeline Network runs the flagship Donated Dental Services (DDS) program across all 50 states. It connects volunteer dentists and laboratories with seniors who have no other means of payment.
Since its founding, DDS has delivered over $500 million in donated care to more than 166,000 patients. Participating dentists perform comprehensive procedures directly in their private practices.
To qualify, you must be at least 65 years old, have a permanent disability, or suffer from a severe medical condition. You must also demonstrate that you cannot afford private dental treatment.
State coordinators review applications and match approved seniors with local volunteer clinicians. Because volunteers provide their labor, patients pay nothing for their approved treatment plans.
Demand remains high, which means many state branches maintain waitlists. Submitting your application as early as possible ensures you secure a spot in line.
I live on Social Security and can’t afford to pay for dentures. I’m diabetic and need to eat the right foods like vegetables and protein. I can’t eat anything that is not soft, so eating a proper diabetic meal is very difficult
My false teeth have broke twice and my back teeth are worn down completely. I can’t afford $5000.00 for a set of teeth. My insurance will pay only a $1000.00. I’m going to be 77 years old .
Losing teeth because of medication over the years may need dentures in the near future
I have severe bone loss of my teeth and am on a fixed income. I can’t afford dental care. I am a veteran and am 74 yrs old.