In light of the recent scandals concerning the VA’s mishandling of our veterans, another unfortunate secret emerged: most of America’s veterans receive zero dental benefits or oral care from the VA.
Dr. Charles Zahedi, the founder and Clinical Director of the not-for-profit organization, Dentists for Veterans, is the very first dentist in United States to have started a pilot program to conduct a nationwide study and initiative to precisely assess the feasibility and advisability of furnishing dental care to veterans under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, who are not eligible for dental services and treatment.
By carrying out this pilot program, Dentists for Veterans will enable the Veterans Administration to better specify performance standards and metrics and processes for ensuring compliance with the hopes that these will one day be funded by federally-directed dental treatment programs. In addition, by executing this program, Dentists for Veterans will be able to rapidly identify those veterans who are completely orally disabled.
Until that funding is secured, Dentists for Veterans is rallying patriotic Americans to donate a minimum of $25 to build and furnish mobile dental facilities that will drive around America and treat veterans who lack the funds and means to get proper dental care.
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That’s not shocking… I found out that bull$#%&!@* when I got out in 07
This is so wrong! They need better care of, they put there life’s on the line for you and me! I care and love all military people! I respect them with all my heart! If I was rich I would donate all I could to these people!
Most civilians are unaware that veterans do not have “free” healthcare coverage. Retirees have to pay for a portion of their healthcare just like civilians. The status of the care of our disabled veterans is sub standard.
I didn’t know that.
No, but I’m sure the illegal immigrants do
This isn’t true My husband get’s dental care at the VA hosp in Phila Pa
No, but we can give billions to dirt bags on welfare!
I wonder if our brave congress men and women get dental care. I mean they are sacrificing sooo much to serve us.
That is not necessarily true…worked in a VA which had a large dental clinic.
Our vets deserve the best.But shamefully we the people allow the government to shaft them.