Volunteer of year dentist David Digges restores smiles to those who've lost their way

By Julie Power
Updated December 2 2016 - 3:10pm, first published 3:00pm
Dr David Digges with Danielle Valia, in his dental surgery. He formed a national network of 100 dentists who donate a day or two a year to provide free care to those who can't access or afford timely care. Photo: Janie Barrett
Dr David Digges with Danielle Valia, in his dental surgery. He formed a national network of 100 dentists who donate a day or two a year to provide free care to those who can't access or afford timely care. Photo: Janie Barrett
"Absolutely ecstatic": advocacy network founder Kat Armstrong.  Photo: Anthony Johnson
"Absolutely ecstatic": advocacy network founder Kat Armstrong. Photo: Anthony Johnson

Danielle Valia "hates to smile" because her teeth tell the tale of  a hard life, including drug addiction and the subsequent treatment, methadone.

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