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living situations. Specific benefits are assigned to each class, post-traumatic stress disorder. With the increasing number this Florida nonprofit the needed funding in order to extend
meaning not all veterans may receive comprehensive dental of veterans suffering from mental health disorders, the VA its dental program to a larger number of qualified Florida
care. Only veterans who are 100 percent disabled or sustained reports approximately 17 veterans die by suicide every day. disabled veterans. The governor signed the proposed bill on
an oral injury while serving are given dental care at the VA. This veteran-led nonprofit is filling in the gaps when it May 26, 2023.
WVRF Executive Director and Army Veteran Michael comes to veteran dental care by partnering with oral health A list of basic qualification criteria is listed at wvrf.org.
Durkee said the low VA dental care statistic is a critical professionals and clinics across the state to provide veterans Veterans who qualify for assistance and are interested in
concern, as poor oral health can lead to a range of serious with access to the critical dental care they deserve. Partners dental care should contact their VA social worker or County
health and mental issues, placing more burdens on our include over 60 independent dental offices statewide, The Veteran Service Officer to submit a dental referral to WVRF.
military members who already face challenges when Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, Nobel Biocare, and Quantum “We hope that by providing dental care to veterans, we can
transitioning back to civilian life. Foundation. help improve their overall health and well-being, and provide
The connection between poor dental hygiene and mental “We are thrilled to be the first organization in the state a clear path for employment and a better life,” Durkee said.
health issues is evident. According to the American Academy to provide this much-needed service to veterans,” Durkee “We are grateful for the support of our partners, as well as
of Family Physicians, 60 percent of veterans with mental said. “We believe that every veteran deserves access to the state legislature, in making this initiative possible.”
health conditions have fair to poor oral health, with 33 percent quality dental care, and we are committed to working with Visit wvrf.org, call 561-855-4207 or email info@wvrf.
finding it difficult to eat due to dental issues. Poor oral health our partners to make this a reality.” org for more information about WVRF and its veteran dental
affects veterans’ overall health, including their mental health. WVRF has already funded $332,419.74 in veteran dental care initiatives.
According to the VA, up to 50 percent of veterans returning support in 2023 and has donated over $1 million to veteran About the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
from Afghanistan and Iraq have been diagnosed with a mental dental care since the start of the program in 2021. Florida The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is a veteran-
health disorder associated with substance use disorders State House Bill 635: Dental Services for Veterans was led nonprofit organization that provides urgent financial
(SUDS), and 63 percent with SUDS also met the criteria for approved and signed by Florida’s governor, and now can give assistance, critical dental care, and access to professional
services for Florida’s eligible wounded veterans. The
nonprofit was founded in 2009 and Army Veteran Michael
The Singles Scene Column © Durkee is the executive director. WVRF is headquartered in
North Palm Beach, Florida with additional team members
located in the Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando regions.
By: Kelly Leary, M.S., to feel important and interesting. If you can make your “Like” WVRF on Facebook at /WoundedVeteransReliefFund
CEO & Head Matchmaker date feel these things, chances are he/she will be more and follow on Instagram at @wvrelieffund and Twitter @
attracted to you. It’s human nature. How can you not like WVReliefFund.
Back to school means someone interested in what you have to say?
back to the the dating
pool! Half of our clients • 8. Let Your Date Know You’re Having a Good Dental Facts from the Mayo Clinic
are single parents of Time! If you’re having a good time, let it show. Smile.
school-age children or Laugh. A well-placed, “I’m having a great time” is good. Poor dental hygiene is directly linked to other
college-age children, so We all want to be with people that we can make happy. Let chronic health care conditions like diabetes and
typically August is all him/her know, and thank them for it too. This eliminates heart disease. Studies have found that people with
about our kids, right? So guessing games! periodontal or gum disease have a greater risk of
NOW is the time to get experiencing a major cardiovascular event, such as
back to you as they go back to school. As the “School • 9. Be Passionate. When your date asks you about a heart attack or stroke. Gum disease leads to an
Principle” of Matchmaking, I have provided you with my yourself be passionate about the information you choose increased arterial inflammation, which is responsible
“Proprietary Dating Success Guide” to help you become to share. Be decisive in your answers and don’t wallow for cardiovascular problems.
the star dater we know you can be. Confidence in what you back and forth. However, avoid talking too much about Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the
have learned from us will be the key to your success, but yourself, and don’t bring up past relationships...for as inflammation associated with a severe form of gum
note, what you receive from this homework assignment long as humanly possible. disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some
will be in direct correlation with the work you put into diseases. And certain diseases, such as diabetes
it (just like the advice we give to our children). Not a 10. Keep It Light and Be Positive. Please eliminate and HIV/AIDS, can lower the body’s resistance to
single one of our matchmakers wants to see our students ALL talk of medical conditions, politics, religious ideas, infection, making oral health problems more severe.
(clients) fail. Straight A’s are a green flag for your future and past relationships. Talk about your travels, hobbies, Conditions that can be linked to oral health?
dating success, so let’s make your report card a picture favorite books, or ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS LIGHT Your oral health might contribute to various
on your fridge of you and your special someone. AND FUN. Don’t be so serious; very few people want diseases and conditions, including:
to sit through a detailed explanation of your difficulties. • Endocarditis. This infection of the inner lining of
School Is In Session: 11. Conduct Yourself With Dignity. When you your heart chambers or valves (endocardium) typically
occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part
Lesson 1. Study Our Proprietary Dating find yourself attracted to a person, sometimes you can get of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your
Success Guide carried away. If you want to talk for six hours, go for it bloodstream and attach to certain areas in your heart.
if the other person is amenable and on your wavelength. • Cardiovascular disease. Although the connection
☎ 1. Make that Date Right Away! Once made, be on If you want to share another bottle of wine do it... but is not fully understood, some research suggests that
time, and don’t cancel or reschedule. This is not a good otherwise...be aware that a first date is “a thing”. This is heart disease, clogged arteries, and stroke might be
way to start a first date. You just met, and you don’t want a time to be the best version of you. Don’t screw it up. linked to the inflammation and infections that oral
to start your date with an apology. Bring your A-Game. bacteria can cause.
• Pregnancy and birth complications. Periodontitis
2. Your Appearance is Important. Dress to 12. Watch What You Say in Cyberspace. You’d has been linked to premature birth and low birth weight.
impress -- for your first date especially -- it’s far better to be surprised how transparent social media is. So if • Pneumonia. Certain bacteria in your mouth can
be overdressed rather than underdressed. Remember we you decided to document your date on Facebook, it be pulled into your lungs, causing pneumonia and
are putting our best foot forward here. Moreover, make can be pretty easy for your date to find that post. Most other respiratory diseases.
sure your inner glow shines too! importantly, this person may not want to be with someone Certain conditions also might affect your oral
who posts every thought on social media. Privacy is hot. health, including:
3. Practice Kindness. The biggest turnoff is a • Diabetes. By reducing the body’s resistance
person who walks into a date, room, or party – with a XOXO, Your Kelly-Girl to infection, diabetes puts your gums at risk. Gum
negative attitude. It is imperative that we all practice disease appears to be more frequent and severe
kindness in life, love, work, and play – single or not. #GetDatingAgain #LoveLocal #LoveOffline #LoveIRL among people who have diabetes.
Speak positive words. #SummerLoveCanStillHappen #MagicMatchmakers Research shows that people who have gum
#TellYourFriends #BeatTheFallRush disease have a harder time controlling their blood
• 4. Play It Cool. Don’t go overboard on the sugar levels. Regular periodontal care can improve
compliments, it’s hard to be attracted to a person who is Kelly Leary has 32 years in the dating industry and a diabetes control.
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practically drooling over you. Perhaps that seems strange, Master’s Degree in Psychology. She has been profiled • HIV/AIDS. Oral problems, such as painful
and in a way it is flattering, but it makes you come across by Modern Luxury Magazine this month as a Dynamic mucosal lesions, are common in people who have
as too pushy. Business Woman. Look for it on the shelves. She has HIV/AIDS.
also been written about in The Palm Beach Post, • Osteoporosis. This bone-weakening disease
• 5. While on the Date: No Texting. No exceptions. PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, and many is linked with periodontal bone loss and tooth loss.
Leave your phone in the car if you can. more. Revolution Dating members are pre-screened Certain drugs used to treat osteoporosis carry a small
in person including background checks. Professional risk of damage to the bones of the jaw.
6. Be Real. Put your best foot forward. A first date is photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT • Alzheimer’s disease. Worsening oral health is
about being pure and authentic. No “over-the-top” jewelry online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing seen as Alzheimer’s disease progresses.
or makeup. No dirty jokes. Mind your manners and be matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” Other conditions that might be linked to oral health
nice to the wait staff! Be polite to those around you and through their exclusive club memberships, Kelly and include eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, certain
speak highly of life whenever possible...especially on a her team also provide feedback from your dates when cancers, and an immune system disorder that causes
first date. Don’t take over the conversation. There will appropriate. Mock Dates are available by request. Single dry mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome).
be time to share your story but wait for now. Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also available According to the American Diabetes Association,
by request for non-members or as an add-on to some diabetes triples the risk of getting periodontal disease,
7. Ask Questions on Your Date. Listen too! What’s memberships. *All inquiries are confidential. and an individual with diabetes and periodontal
your date’s favorite topic of conversation? We all love disease is three times more likely to develop
cardiorenal mortality.
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