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NEW YORK DONATED DENTAL SERVICES (DDS) PROGRAM
Semi-Annual Report Activities for July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
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168 patients served and $292,522 in treatment donated thus far
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10 new volunteer dentists recruited
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$5.75 worth of care donated for every $1 spent supporting volunteers
THE DDS PROGRAM IN ACTION
“Frank,” 68, is an Air Force veteran who lives in Manhattan. He suffers from osteoporosis, depression, anxiety, pre-diabetes, and had a small aneurysm a few years ago. In addition, many of Frank’s teeth were missing or decayed. His mouth was swollen, making eating difficult and causing constant pain.
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Unfortunately, Frank was unable to afford treatment to address his deteriorating dental health. He lost his job as a dispatcher due to the pandemic and has been unable to work since. He survives on a small Social Security benefit and unemployment and struggles to make ends meet. Though Frank is a veteran, his dental problems were not service-related so the VA did not provide treatment. Sadly, it seemed he had nowhere to turn for help. Thankfully, a team of DDS volunteers came to Frank’s aid. An oral surgeon extracted eight teeth and an endodontist donated three root canals. A prosthodontist, with help from a volunteer lab, is in the process of donating 11 crowns and upper and lower partial dentures. Thanks to this generous team, Frank has received more than $16,000 in donated care thus far. Frank commented on the life-changing impact of this amazing gift. “Words cannot capture the gratitude I have. I had given up hope on ever being able to eat anything in public without embarrassment. I had learned not to smile without covering my mouth, and it affected my confidence and employability. There was no way I could afford any dental work as I was having difficulty just managing my daily needs. I have been treated with great respect by the dentists and their staff. In just a few months the work will be done and I am extremely thankful to DDS for restoring function and a smile to my life.”
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