Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteria:
Over 65 years of age
Permanently disabled
Need medically necessary dental care
What to expect?
Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
Volunteers do not provide emergency services
Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment
We are ONLY accepting applications in the following counties. If your county is not listed, we cannot accept your application at this time.
Anderson
Davidson
Greene
Johnson
Knox
Madison
Maury
Montgomery
Rutherford
Sullivan
Washington
If you have documentation from a physician stating that you cannot receive essential medical treatment due to your dental condition you can apply for the program even if your county is closed.
If you are a veteran who meets the qualifications above, please apply to the program by clicking the button below. Even if your county is closed, you may still apply.
“This treatment has made all the difference in Colton’s health and overall self-esteem. He is now able to eat more nutritious foods and maintain a healthier blood glucose level. He also can SMILE!”
– Lori, mother of Colton (pictured), a Tennessee DLN patient, with Dr. Raj Ksharti, a TN DLN volunteer