Dental Volunteer Application Below
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The VA provides dental care exclusively to veterans with a 100% disability rating, former POWs, or other limited conditions. This leaves millions of veterans with chronically poor dental health, living every day with pain and infection. This leads to a declined state of systemic health, depression, and low self-esteem.
Providing dental care, building trust, and showing we care is a very tangible way of saying, “Thank you for your service!” The free dentistry that you and your staff provide can be more therapeutic than you can imagine! By providing dental care in the convenience of your office, for one participant a year, you are improving the quality of life for veterans and their families. The goal of this program is to eliminate inflammation and infection, establish adequate function and adequate esthetics for our nation’s heroes. |
View our Dental Volunteer Packet
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Who we serveVeterans who comply with all first three items:
1. Honorable discharge after completing at least one enlistment period
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Where and whenIn the comfort of your office. No need to take time off. Accommodate in your schedule at your convenience.
A letter from U.S. Combat Veteran, Drewlian Jenkins
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Why we help
1) We have a volunteer military now. Less than 1% of our population is taking up this responsibility. This is our opportunity to give back and serve those who’ve served, regardless of which war.
2) There is a significant amount of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) due to the multiple deployments, and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries) as our equipment is protective—but result in significant brain damage.
3) Suicide is rampant. For some veterans, trying to adjust back to a normal life can be a tougher battle than being at war. There are 22 veteran suicides everyday in this country.
4) Providing dental care, building trust, and showing we care is a very tangible and honorable way of saying, “Thank you for your service!” This free dentistry that you and your staff provide is more therapeutic than you can imagine!
2) There is a significant amount of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) due to the multiple deployments, and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries) as our equipment is protective—but result in significant brain damage.
3) Suicide is rampant. For some veterans, trying to adjust back to a normal life can be a tougher battle than being at war. There are 22 veteran suicides everyday in this country.
4) Providing dental care, building trust, and showing we care is a very tangible and honorable way of saying, “Thank you for your service!” This free dentistry that you and your staff provide is more therapeutic than you can imagine!
What types of treatment
General dentistry procedures as you see fit. We emphasize treatment to be comprehensive, to break the cycle of continually putting out fires. It doesn’t have to be Cadillac treatment, e.g. if some extractions were done, a partial denture would be important to prevent tipping and provide adequate function. Some dentists have done bridges or implants and those, of course, are welcomed. Feel free to invite your specialists and labs to participate in the treatment.
How you can help establish dental health
1. Eliminate inflammation and infection
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A sustainable dental program for the veterans
These veterans can continue to be regular paying patients in the future. We encourage them to save and plan to pay for future maintenance and care, with the normal doctor/patient relationship.
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Everyone for Veterans is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID number: 81-4462476