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You are here: Home / Veterans benefit from Healthy Mouth Movement

Veterans benefit from Healthy Mouth Movement

October 9, 2015

Story written by Sgt. 1st Class Helen Miller, Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs, Michigan National Guard

Medically retired active Army Veteran, Brian Krull, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, received no-cost X-rays and a tooth extraction, Oct. 9, 2015, in the Aspen Dental, 'Mouth Mobile,' a colorful, semi-truck converted into a mobile dental facility that travels to communities to service Veterans and others who do not have dental insurance. The Aspen Dental, Healthy Mouth Movement is taking place across the United States to provide free services and to raise awareness about oral health. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Helen Miller/Released)

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LANSING, Mich. --

Through the Aspen Dental Healthy Mouth Movement, volunteer dentists and team members devoted their time in Lansing, Michigan, Oct. 9, 2015, to providing much-needed dental care to Veterans – free of charge. Veterans seeking service were asked to complete a registration form and then entered the Aspen Dental ‘Mouth Mobile.’

Mouth Mobile is a colorful, fully-equipped dental office on wheels. The semi and staff travel to communities nationwide providing dental services in areas where care isn’t readily available. Aspen Dental works closely with Veterans’ organizations to reach those most in need of care.

Brian Krull of Eaton Rapids, Mich., got free ex-rays and a tooth extraction. He is medically retired from the active Army, and does not have dental insurance. “I knew I had a tooth that needed to come out,” Krull said, “but I didn’t have a way to pay. The volunteer dentists are helping us Veterans greatly.”

The Mouth Mobile serviced Lansing Veterans from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Comments

  1. cecil says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Hello when will this event for veterans take place again in Lansing? Thanks

    Reply
    • Angela Simpson says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:10 am

      We don’t get much advanced notice but the Aspen Dental posts the Healthy Mouth schedule on their website. https://www.aspendental.com/about/healthy-mouth-movement#schedule-nav

      Reply
  2. Russell Collins says

    January 12, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    I’ve tried and tried but no results I’ve got major sleep problems gained over 150 pounds since becoming a vet lost most of family my family house due to father passing away also a vet wasn’t able to get retirement from the military have major bills due to his passing tried for years to fix my teeth but can’t afford it always in pain can someone help me Please my coverage I got s**** I need major upper extractions and dentures thanks

    Reply
    • Sgt. Charles Stefan says

      January 14, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Mr. Collins,

      I have given your contact information to the appropriate department within the National Guard. You should be contacted by someone in the Family Programs Office who will be able to speak with you on possible actions. Thank you for your service and I hope all can be taken care of and we provide the assistance in which you seek.

      Reply
  3. Everette C Vaughn Jr. says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I am a VietNam veteran in need of some major dental work. I have infection really bad in my teeth that has went to my lymph nodes. I can’t afford dental insurance. My father was a WWII veteran and also couldn’t get dental help. He passed away a few years ago I have tried the VA but they will not help me. I am in a lot of pain and can not eat anything but like noodles and soft food. For my coverage I didn’t get anything. Someone help help me please.

    Reply
    • Sgt. Charles Stefan says

      February 5, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Everette C Vaughn Jr.,

      I have given your contact information to the appropriate department within the National Guard. You should be contacted by someone in the Family Programs Office who will be able to speak with you on possible actions. Thank you for your service and I hope all can be taken care of and we provide the assistance in which you seek.

      -Sgt. Stefan

      Reply
  4. lavatar fields says

    February 26, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    i would like to know how to sign up for the healthymouth movement truck free dental services for veterans in daytona beach fl on march 3, 2016

    Reply
    • Sgt. Charles Stefan says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Lavatar Fields,

      Sorry for the delay in response, but have found some information that should be useful to your request. I know it is past the date you were hoping for but the Family Assistance Center in Orlando Florida should be able to assist with finding another date in which the healthy mouth movement truck will be available.

      Jean Endsley may be reached at 407-516-6468.

      Nancy Lay may be reached at 321-231-0102.

      Reply
  5. Larry Francis says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    I am a vet with prostate cancer in remission and have applied for va disability and that takes time. I will not most likely get 100% so I will not be eligible for dental care. I need 4 crowns, live on just social security, 64 years old. I need help.

    Larry Francis

    Reply
    • Webmaster says

      November 22, 2017 at 11:52 am

      Larry,

      Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. We appreciate your service and support. As far as eligibility, it would be something you would need to speak with your local VA in which you are registered at. I could be mistaken, but I do believe to be covered for Dental at the VA you only need 60% disability which needs to be annotated in your records. We wish the best and do thank you for your service again!

      -SSG Stefan

      Reply

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