(Newswire.net — October 27, 2014) Weymouth, MA — Like any dentist, there’s nothing Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD—also known as The Toothboss–enjoys more than a big smile. In his 20-plus years in practice, the biggest smiles he’s received have come from patients referred to the South Weymouth Dentist by Donated Dental Services(DDS)—including his most recent patient, Dorothy VanLeesten of Plymouth.
Donated Dental Services is a national non-profit organization comprised of nearly 20,000 dental professionals who donate dental services for people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically at-risk. Dr. Wolfert has been part of the DDS network since 2011.
“One of the most frustrating things for any medical professional is to see people who need care but cannot get it simply because they cannot afford it. The patients referred by DDS not only can’t afford help, but have other conditions that make their lives even more difficult beyond needing dental work,” said Wolfert. “Fixing their teeth may not solve those problems, but it does give them one thing to smile about.”
Ms. VanLeesten came to Dr. Wolfert missing front and back teeth. Working with Dr. Lawrence Juvet, a South Weymouth oral surgeon, and Bob Achorn of Achorn Dental Lab, also in Weymouth, Dr. Wolfert was able to place removable partial dentures to replace her missing teeth. In addition, the dental team found her smile.
“I can’t stop smiling,” said VanLeesten. “I can’t thank Dr. Wolfert, Dr. Juvet and Mr. Achorn enough.”
DDS is the flagship program for the Dental Lifeline Network, a national nonprofit founded in 1974, that provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and: have a permanent disability; are elderly (age 65 or older); or are medically fragile. In fact, since 1985, when DDS launched, more than 120,000 vulnerable people have received more than $250 million worth of dental services for seriously neglected dental diseases. Dr. Wolfert is the sole provider of DDS services on the South Shore.
“It wasn’t easy for Dorothy. She doesn’t drive and she often had to leave her home in Plymouth at 8am to make a noon appointment. But she never missed one,” said Wolfert. “The smile on her face really does say it all.”
If you or somebody you know is a vulnerable person in need of dental care, please visit DDS’s Dental Lifeline at http://www.dentallifeline.org or by calling 888.471.6334.
Dr. Wolfert’s practice, The Toothboss, is located at 1121 Main Street in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He offers a offers a wide range of dental services, including comprehensive examinations, sedation dentistry, cosmetics, tooth-colored restorations, partial and full dentures; dental implants, periodontics (early cases treated) and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available). For more information, you can visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Wolfert’s practice is located at 1121 Main Street in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, and accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental.
For more information on The Toothboss, visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.
About The Toothboss
About The Toothboss The Toothboss offers: comprehensive examinations (written treatment and treatment plan provided); cosmetics; crowns, bridges and tooth-colored restorations; partial and full dentures; periodontics (early cases treated); oral surgery; restoration of conventional and small diameter implants; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available). The Toothboss accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. They also accept all major credit cards and have arranged payment plans through Springstone. To schedule an initial consultation, please call 781-335-0604. For more information, visit www.toothboss.com.