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Wounded Veterans Relief Fund from page 1 A list of basic qualification criteria is listed at wvrf.org. About The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Veterans who qualify for assistance and are interested in dental The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is a veteran-
health conditions have fair to poor oral health, with 33 percent care should contact their VA social worker or County Veteran led nonprofit organization that provides urgent financial
finding it difficult to eat due to dental issues. Poor oral health Service Officer to submit a dental referral to WVRF. assistance, critical dental care, and access to professional
affects veterans’ overall health, including their mental health. “We hope that by providing dental care to veterans, we can services for Florida’s eligible wounded veterans. The nonprofit
According to the VA, up to 50 percent of veterans returning help improve their overall health and well-being, and provide was founded in 2009 and Army Veteran Michael Durkee
from Afghanistan and Iraq have been diagnosed with a mental a clear path for employment and a better life,” Durkee said. is the executive director. WVRF is headquartered in North
health disorder associated with substance use disorders (SUDS), “We are grateful for the support of our partners, as well as the Palm Beach, Fla., with additional team members located in
and 63 percent with SUDS also met the criteria for post- state legislature, in making this initiative possible.” the Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando regions. “Like” WVRF
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With the increasing number of Visit wvrf.org, call (561) 855-4207, or email info@wvrf. on Facebook at WoundedVeteransReliefFund and follow on
veterans suffering from mental health disorders, the VA reports org for more information about WVRF and its veteran dental Instagram at @wvrelieffund and Twitter @WVReliefFund.
approximately 17 veterans die by suicide every day. care initiatives. Photos by WVRF

Related Information Provided By The Mayo Clinic Pneumonia
Poor dental hygiene is directly linked to other chronic Certain bacteria in your mouth can be pulled into your
health care conditions like diabetes and heart disease. lungs, causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.
Studies have found that people with periodontal or Certain conditions also might affect your oral health,
gum disease have a greater risk of experiencing a major including:
cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. Gum Diabetes
disease leads to an increased arterial inflammation, which By reducing the body’s resistance to infection, diabetes
is responsible for cardiovascular problems. puts your gums at risk. Gum disease appears to be more
Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the frequent and severe among people who have diabetes.
inflammation associated with a severe form of gum Research shows that people who have gum disease have
disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some a harder time controlling their blood sugar levels. Regular
Before After diseases. And certain diseases, such as diabetes and periodontal care can improve diabetes control.
HIV/AIDS, can lower the body’s resistance to infection, HIV/AIDS
This veteran-led nonprofit is filling in the gaps when it comes making oral health problems more severe. Oral problems, such as painful mucosal lesions, are
to veteran dental care by partnering with oral health professionals Conditions That Can Be Linked To Oral Health common in people who have HIV/AIDS.
and clinics across the state to provide veterans with access to Your oral health might contribute to various diseases Osteoporosis
the critical dental care they deserve. Partners include over 60 and conditions, including: This bone-weakening disease is linked with
independent dental offices statewide, The Stiles-Nicholson Endocarditis periodontal bone loss and tooth loss. Certain drugs used
Foundation, Nobel Biocare, and Quantum Foundation. This infection of the inner lining of your heart chambers to treat osteoporosis carry a small risk of damage to the
“We are thrilled to be the first organization in the state to or valves (endocardium) typically occurs when bacteria or bones of the jaw.
provide this much-needed service to veterans,” Durkee said. other germs from another part of your body, such as your Alzheimer’s Disease
“We believe that every veteran deserves access to quality dental mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to Worsening oral health is seen as Alzheimer’s disease
care, and we are committed to working with our partners to certain areas in your heart. progresses.
make this a reality.” Cardiovascular Disease Other conditions that might be linked to oral health
WVRF has already funded $332,419.74 in veteran dental Although the connection is not fully understood, some include eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, certain
support in 2023 and has donated over $1 million to veteran research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and cancers and an immune system disorder that causes dry
dental care since the start of the program in 2021. Florida State stroke might be linked to the inflammation and infections mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome).
House Bill 635: Dental Services for Veterans was approved and that oral bacteria can cause. According to the American Diabetes Association,
signed by the Florida Governor, and now can give this Florida Pregnancy And Birth Complications diabetes triples the risk of getting periodontal disease, and
nonprofit the needed funding in order to extend its dental program Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and an individual with diabetes and periodontal disease is three
to a larger number of qualified Florida disabled veterans. The low birth weight. times more likely to develop cardiorenal mortality.
Florida Governor signed the proposed bill on May 26.

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