Community Impact
Oral health is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of overall health and wellness. That’s why, as the nation’s leading oral health philanthropist, Delta Dental works tirelessly to elevate the importance of oral and overall health in communities across the country.
Delta Dental invests in programs, research, and advocacy that expand access to oral health care, advance health equity, build resilient communities, and innovate for a healthier tomorrow.
As the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist, we invest in community programs that improve health outcomes and advance health equity.
Watch our impact video to learn more about how we support the communities where we live, work, and play.
donated throughout the U.S. in 2023 support programs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
positively impacted by Delta Dental’s philanthropic investments to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country.
volunteered by Delta Dental employees in their communities.
Delta Dental is proud of the numerous and varied oral health projects undertaken across our 39 companies. We regularly rotate community spotlights below and invite you to explore the work of Delta Dental in your state through the search function at the bottom of this page.
Delta Dental of North Carolina supported the ECU School of Dental Medicine's Smiles for Veterans event, which provides preventive care and necessary procedures, including fillings, extractions, and more, at no cost to veterans who do not have access to dental care. The funding helped provide quality oral health care to veterans in need, as only about 10% of veterans qualify for dental benefits from the Veterans Administration, and an estimated 90,000 veterans live in poverty in North Carolina.
Delta Dental of Idaho supported the Rethink Your Drink program, which aims to improve access to filtered drinking water for Idaho school children and staff and encourage hydration throughout the day. Delta Dental of Idaho supplied 22 Idaho schools with a new Elkay® bottle filling station, reusable water bottles, and dental care kits at no cost. Schools also received access to educational materials to teach the importance of drinking water for their oral and overall health.
Delta Dental of Illinois supported the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards grants, scholarships, and leadership opportunities to dental professionals to advance dental health in their local communities. Funding from the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation provided dental and dental hygiene students with scholarships and mentorship opportunities to provide guidance and support as they embark on a career in dentistry.
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At Delta Dental, our mission is your health. As the nation's largest oral health philanthropist, we invest in the oral and overall health of our communities. In 2023, Delta Dental invested over $106 million to support programs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, impacting over 16 million lives.
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