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 that help build healthier communities nationwide through expanded access to care, workforce development, and whole-person health initiatives.
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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 Wisconsin Foundation’s matching funds to the Wisconsin Technical College System will help launch two new programs—dental therapy and expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA)—and increase the number of dental hygienists. Combined with state funding, this investment addresses workforce shortages and enhances care for vulnerable populations, ensuring stronger oral health outcomes across Wisconsin.
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation brings essential oral health care to students at Arbor Grove, ensuring they receive both treatment and a positive dental experience. This program not only improves access to care but also helps foster healthy habits and confidence in dental visits. Thanks to this support, countless students left their exams smiling—an impact appreciated by staff, families, and the entire school community.
Delta Dental of Rhode Island’s grant for the new adult dental clinic at Providence Community Health Centers is transforming access to care for thousands of patients in need. This support ensures that Rhode Islanders receive the treatment they deserve, regardless of financial barriers. For one 62-year-old patient, who had been turned away repeatedly due to Medicaid coverage, the experience was life-changing: “You said yes when others said no… You made me feel like a human, not a number.” Through this investment, Delta Dental of Rhode Island is helping deliver dignity, relief, and healthier smiles across the community.
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As the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist, Delta Dental is expanding access to care, strengthening the future oral health workforce, and advancing more connected, whole‑person models of care. In 2025, Delta Dental invested $131 million, reaching 24 million people across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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