OUR MISSION

We’re putting a new spotlight on oral health

The Delta Dental Institute is dedicated to advancing oral health for all Americans in partnership with Delta Dental companies and dedicated organizations across the country. With expertise rooted in Delta Dental's rich history of oral health leadership, we support oral health research, community outreach, and advocacy, striving to ensure that everyone understands the importance of oral health to overall health and has access to the care they need.

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Research

Partners with leading oral health experts, academic institutions, health care groups, and other organizations to explore important oral health topics and produce data-driven insights in pursuit of actionable solutions for improved oral and overall health.

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Community Impact

Supports the oral and overall health of the communities we serve by engaging and investing in programs that expand access to care, advance health equity, build resilient communities, and innovate for a healthier tomorrow.

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Advocacy

Serves as a key voice in Washington, D.C., and across the country, promoting the importance of oral health to overall health by educating and engaging with policymakers and other key stakeholders to push for policy solutions to advance affordable access to oral care.

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2025 Community Impact Report
Our mission: your health

In 2025, Delta Dental invested $131 million in community impact efforts, reaching 24 million people across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. As the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist, Delta Dental companies and their foundations helped strengthen communities nationwide by expanding access to care, advancing workforce development, and supporting whole-person health. Over the past 16 years, Delta Dental has invested more than $2.4 billion to improve oral and overall health across the country.

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The Pathway Effect

A Guide to Strengthening the Oral Health Workforce Through Early Exposure Programs

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