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Wounded Veterans Relief Fund from page 1 veterans with access to the critical dental care they
deserve. Partners include over 60 independent dental
Afghanistan and Iraq have been diagnosed with a offices statewide, The Stiles-Nicholson Foundation,
mental health disorder associated with substance use Nobel Biocare, and Quantum Foundation.
disorders (SUDS), and 63 percent with SUDS also met “We are thrilled to be the first organization in the state
the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). to provide this much-needed service to veterans,” Durkee
With the increasing number of veterans suffering from said. “We believe that every veteran deserves access to
mental health disorders, the VA reports approximately 17 quality dental care, and we are committed to working
veterans die by suicide every day. with our partners to make this a reality.”
This veteran-led nonprofit is filling in the gaps when WVRF has already funded $332,419.74 in veteran
it comes to veteran dental care by partnering with oral dental support in 2023 and has donated over $1 million to
health professionals and clinics across the state to provide veteran dental care since the start of the program in 2021.
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Related Information Provided By The Mayo Clinic Pneumonia Florida State House Bill 635: Dental Services for Veterans
Poor dental hygiene is directly linked to other chronic Certain bacteria in your mouth can be pulled into your was approved and signed by the Florida Governor, and
health care conditions like diabetes and heart disease. lungs, causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. now can give this Florida nonprofit the needed funding in
Studies have found that people with periodontal or Certain conditions also might affect your oral health, order to extend its dental program to a larger number of
gum disease have a greater risk of experiencing a major including: qualified Florida disabled veterans. The Florida Governor
cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. Gum Diabetes signed the proposed bill on May 26.
disease leads to an increased arterial inflammation, which By reducing the body’s resistance to infection, diabetes A list of basic qualification criteria is listed at wvrf.org.
is responsible for cardiovascular problems. puts your gums at risk. Gum disease appears to be more Veterans who qualify for assistance and are interested in
Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the frequent and severe among people who have diabetes. dental care should contact their VA social worker or County
inflammation associated with a severe form of gum Research shows that people who have gum disease have Veteran Service Officer to submit a dental referral to WVRF.
disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some a harder time controlling their blood sugar levels. Regular “We hope that by providing dental care to veterans,
diseases. And certain diseases, such as diabetes and periodontal care can improve diabetes control. we can help improve their overall health and well-being,
HIV/AIDS, can lower the body’s resistance to infection, HIV/AIDS and provide a clear path for employment and a better
making oral health problems more severe. Oral problems, such as painful mucosal lesions, are life,” Durkee said. “We are grateful for the support of
Conditions That Can Be Linked To Oral Health common in people who have HIV/AIDS. our partners, as well as the state legislature, in making
Your oral health might contribute to various diseases Osteoporosis this initiative possible.”
and conditions, including: This bone-weakening disease is linked with Visit wvrf.org, call (561) 855-4207, or email info@
Endocarditis periodontal bone loss and tooth loss. Certain drugs used wvrf.org for more information about WVRF and its
This infection of the inner lining of your heart chambers to treat osteoporosis carry a small risk of damage to the veteran dental care initiatives.
or valves (endocardium) typically occurs when bacteria or bones of the jaw. About The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
other germs from another part of your body, such as your Alzheimer’s Disease The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is a
mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to Worsening oral health is seen as Alzheimer’s disease veteran-led nonprofit organization that provides urgent
certain areas in your heart. progresses. financial assistance, critical dental care, and access
Cardiovascular Disease Other conditions that might be linked to oral health to professional services for Florida’s eligible wounded
Although the connection is not fully understood, some include eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, certain veterans. The nonprofit was founded in 2009 and Army
research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and cancers and an immune system disorder that causes dry Veteran Michael Durkee is the executive director.
stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome). WVRF is headquartered in North Palm Beach, Fla.,
that oral bacteria can cause. According to the American Diabetes Association, with additional team members located in the Pensacola,
Pregnancy And Birth Complications diabetes triples the risk of getting periodontal disease, and Tampa, and Orlando regions. “Like” WVRF on Facebook
Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and an individual with diabetes and periodontal disease is three at WoundedVeteransReliefFund and follow on Instagram
low birth weight. times more likely to develop cardiorenal mortality. at @wvrelieffund and Twitter @WVReliefFund.
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