Oral Health
A Guide to Strengthening the Oral Health Workforce Through Early Exposure Programs
As the nation’s oral health leader, Delta Dental companies and their foundations are committed to strengthening the oral health workforce to expand access to care and improve health outcomes.
$16.8 million
invested in capital improvements at clinics and colleges and universities
$1.7 million
awarded in scholarships to aspiring dental professionals
$4 million
distributed through loan repayment programs
$18 million
invested to help support the next generation of the oral health workforce
Since 2023, the Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund has invested more than $2.7 million in organizations and programs that engage and inspire school-aged children through mentorship, education, and immersive experiences to pursue careers in oral health.