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Charity newS from page 1 State House Bill 635: Dental Services for Veterans was Visit wvrf.org, call (561) 855-4207, or email info@wvrf.
approved and signed by the Florida Governor, and now can org for more information about WVRF and its veteran dental
give this Florida nonprofit the needed funding in order to care initiatives.
extend its dental program to a larger number of qualified About The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Florida disabled veterans. The Florida Governor signed the The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) is a veteran-
proposed bill on May 26. led nonprofit organization that provides urgent financial
A list of basic qualification criteria is listed at wvrf.org. assistance, critical dental care, and access to professional
Veterans who qualify for assistance and are interested in services for Florida’s eligible wounded veterans. The
dental care should contact their VA social worker or County nonprofit was founded in 2009 and Army Veteran Michael
Veteran Service Officer to submit a dental referral to WVRF. Durkee is the executive director. WVRF is headquartered
“We hope that by providing dental care to veterans, in North Palm Beach, Fla., with additional team members
we can help improve their overall health and well-being, located in the Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando regions.
and provide a clear path for employment and a better “Like” WVRF on Facebook at WoundedVeteransReliefFund
life,” Durkee said. “We are grateful for the support of our and follow on Instagram at @wvrelieffund and Twitter @
Before After partners, as well as the state legislature, in making this WVReliefFund.
initiative possible.” Photos by WVRF

Related Information Provided By The Mayo Clinic

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