Meet Everyone for Veterans: Connecting You to Those Who Have Served
Meet Everyone for Veterans: Connecting You to Those Who Have Served
By: Dr. Theresa Cheng, DDS, Founder and President, Everyone for Veterans
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Theresa Cheng, a dedicated periodontist from Issaquah, WA, Everyone for Veterans started as a small grassroots initiative. Today, E4V is an award-winning national organization, committed to serving veterans and their families. Our mission is simple: to provide goods, services, and comprehensive dental care, free of charge, to those who have bravely served our country.
Did you know that less than 15% of veterans receive dental benefits from the Veterans Administration? For many veterans, this means living each day with chronic pain and infection, impacting systemic health, mental well-being, and self-esteem. Through E4V’s no-cost relational and comprehensive dental care program, we aim to alleviate these burdens. Our volunteer dentists and partnering dental schools deliver essential dental health services to veterans who would otherwise struggle to afford them.
But our care model goes beyond addressing immediate dental concerns; it sets veterans on a trajectory toward long-term oral and overall health. Our partnering dentists not only eliminate pain but also restore smiles, rebuild confidence, and improve self-esteem.
To illustrate the impact of our mission, we’d like to share the story of one of our recent veterans. Lin, a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, faced numerous challenges that prevented him from accessing dental care for several years. Chronic pain and infection severely affected his quality of life and kept him from doing the things he used to enjoy. Through our program, Lin was matched with Dr. Michael Yeh, a prosthodontist from Federal Way, WA. Dr. Yeh’s comprehensive approach, including extractions, bone grafts, and dental implants, transformed Lin’s life. Following his dental care, Lin shared, “I’m more comfortable all the way around and the infections in my mouth are gone. I can’t thank E4V enough for connecting me with Dr. Yeh and his team. Everyone involved was wonderful.”
Volunteer dentists like Dr. Yeh play an essential role in forging meaningful connections with the veterans in our program. Their dedication serves as a reminder that veterans are not forgotten and that their sacrifices endure in our collective consciousness. With each act of kindness, our volunteer dentists contribute to building a society characterized by compassion and resilience.
Today, we invite you to make a profound impact on the lives of our nation’s heroes by partnering with Everyone for Veterans. By dedicating your skills to providing dental care to a veteran in need in your community, you can help them regain their oral health and improve their overall quality of life.
Join us in making a significant difference in the lives of veterans. Together, we can create healthier smiles and brighter futures for veterans and their families.
For more information, please visit www.everyoneforveterans.or or email info@everyoneforveterans.org.
