Embracing Our Warriors: Changing Lives One Smile at a Time

A few years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Darrel, a former Gulf War veteran. He came into my office six years ago, seeking not just dental care but confidence and hope.Darrel was embarrassed by his smile and found it challenging to even go out in search of employment.Together, we worked to give him the smile he so desperately needed. However, it dawned on me that we, as a society, should never let veterans like Darrel slip through the cracks like this.This realization led to the b...