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This week, we bring you #MissionAccomplishedMondays in honor of Memorial Day. We remember. With remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we also remember those who struggle at home with the transition from war to civilian life. 
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Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Matthew Pavlovich!  Seattle dentist, Dr. Matthew Pavlovich of Pavlovich Dental honored Vietnam veteran, Leslie Strothers, with an implant supported lower denture as well as relining his existing upper denture!
The generosity that Dr. Pavlovich has shown Leslie comes through in Leslie’s smile and has restored his confidence in chewing again. It has also shown Leslie that his service and sacrifices during war time are appreciated and not forgotten. Leslie is a Navy veteran who was deployed during the Vietnam War on aircraft carrier the USS Hancock between 1960-63. He was a Boiler Tender for a year and was then boat coxing (shuttling enlisted to shore and back to the ship). After his return from the war, things were tough with his marriage which resulted in a divorce. Leslie worked hard all his life at Lockheed, and later as a plumber, raising 2 boys and 2 girls. Leslie is battling some health issues and feels especially grateful to Dr. Pavlorich and E4V to have this excellent dental care. He would also like to recognize and thank the staff as well! They are such a great team! We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Pavlovich and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Maxwell Johnson!  Tucson dentist, Dr. Maxwell Johnson of Oracle Family Dental in Arizona, joined E4V in 2015. After taking care of Vietnam veteran, David Paine, Dr. Johnson requested to take care of a veteran each month. The comprehensive dental care provided has been reported to change these veterans' outlook on their futures. Community members, like Dr. Johnson, are stepping up to show them that they are not forgotten during their struggles and that we appreciate the sacrifices they made during war time. Dr. Johnson has also recruited specialists and dental labs he works with to assist in completing the free comprehensive dental care for the veterans he has treated. Patient comfort starts with the front office and continues in the back, so we recognize and thank the staff as well! They are such a great team!
We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Johnson and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Dan Go! Dr. Dan Go is pleased to give back to Vietnam war veteran, John C. by giving him dentures so that he is able to confidently chew and smile.  John was a firefighter and damage control guy in the Navy.
He wasn’t well received when he returned from war and managed much challenges in his transition. He worked various jobs with the last 21 years as a maintenance mechanic until he had a stroke in 2008 and his PTSD surfaced. He had to quit his job. John has limited vision and enjoys his quiet and mainly independent life at home. Thank you for your service, John! We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Go and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Greg Yen!  A big thank-you to Dr. Greg Yen of Seatac, Washington for donating new dentures to Vietnam War Veteran Michael S! Since coming home from the war, Michael Hhas struggled with PTSD. To this day, he cannot talk about his war days. That struggle resulted in two divorces and a battle with alcoholism. Despite that, Michael continues to find joy in life. He has been a recovering alcoholic for the past 30 years, and has fulfilled his wish to experience different parts of the country by living in 15 different states in the past 40 years. In his retirement, Michael has some limitations from the challenge of vascular problems in his legs, but enjoys taking care of his 7 wild neutered cats. Michael is enjoying eating again, especially vegetables, and could not be happier with his dentures. Dr. Yen was pleased with the opportunity to honor Michael with new dentures. Thank you for your service, Michael!
We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to a combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Greg Yen and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays Week 9! A big thank-you to Dr. Susan Chen of Issaquah, Washington for donating her time and services to Vietnam War Veteran Walter S. Walter was with the Army and supported the AirForce with clearing the jungle and protecting the base from guerrilla raids trying to steal supplies. Transitioning back home was very challenging and Walter persisted with school and got his degree in Geology. He worked as a Geologist and later in construction. Due to some health challenges, Walter became unemployed. We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to a combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Susan Chen and change the life of a combat veteran!  Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Week 8! A big thank-you to Dr. George Gosztola of Kent, Washington for donating his time and services to Afghan war veteran, Daniel S. Daniel served in Afghanistan as a Behaviour Health Specialist, worked with artillery and also did road clearance among other things. Transitioning home has been a challenge, but Daniel is persevering with going to school. He is now at Seattle University, working on his Business Finance degree and enjoying good dental health thanks to Dr. Gosztola! We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to a combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Gosztola and change the life of a combat veteran!  Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Week 7! A big thank-you to Dr. Paul Isaacson of Olympia, Washington for donating his time and services to Iraq War Veteran Antonio M. Antonio served in Mosul as a Reconnaissance Calvary Scout and was hit by 3 IEDs. Since coming home, he enjoys spending time with his family, and woodworking. He is about to complete a two-year program in welding, and also plans on completing an auto-body repair program. We wish him the best!  We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to a combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Issacson and change the life of a combat veteran!
 Thanks to American Dental Association News, for publishing our message that for veterans who returned from combat, it is not right that they have to endure a lifetime of dental disease: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2019-archive/march/program-to-help-combat-veterans-receive-free-oral-care-expanding-throughout-nation. There are many opportunities for dentists to give back and change the lives of combat veterans. Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Week 6! A big thank-you to Dr. Mike Jensen of Mill Plain Dental Center in Vancouver, WA for donating his time and services to Iraq War Veteran, Josh. Dr. Jensen and his staff are a wonderful example of how the community can come forward and be the change in the life of a combat veteran! Joshua had a tough time reintegrating and is now recovering very well in a VA program. We wish him continued progress!  We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to a combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Jensen and change the life of a combat veteran!
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