Posts Tagged ‘Delta Dental’

Kentucky Dentists Host Free Dental Day to Encourage More Regular Appointments

Kentucky Dentists Host Free Dental Day to Encourage More Regular Appointments

Dentists in Kentucky hosted a free dental day recently to try and encourage local people to attend dental appointments on a regular basis. A study conducted by Delta Dental of Kentucky and Kentucky Youth Advocates suggested that dental access is better in Kentucky than other areas, however many people are still not attending dental checks […]


American Kids Cashing in as Average Tooth Fairy Handout Reaches Over $10 in New York

American Kids Cashing in as Average Tooth Fairy Handout Reaches Over $10 in New York

Children in America are receiving more money for their lost baby teeth than ever before, research has confirmed. In New York, the average fee paid by parents under the guise of the Tooth Fairy has reached $13.25. A survey carried out by oral health company, Sunstar Gum, revealed that parents in Los Angeles are also […]


Delta Dental Programme Making A Difference In Colorado

Delta Dental Programme Making A Difference In Colorado

A dental programme run by Delta Dental has helped more than 500 people in Fort Collins, Colorado, to see a dentist. The programme, which is aimed to benefit poor residents, provides two years of free dental insurance; across the state more than 6,000 people have enrolled in the scheme and Delta Dental has paid more […]


Second Mobile Dental Unit To Hit The Roads Of Oklahoma

Second Mobile Dental Unit To Hit The Roads Of Oklahoma

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation and Oklahoma Dental Foundation have announced the launch of a second dental van. The mobile unit, which will hit the roads of Oklahoma in the near future, will enable more children to access affordable dental care. John Gladden, president of Delta Dental of Oklahoma, said that there are […]


Survey Shows Most Dentists Give Trick-or-Treaters Halloween Treats

Survey Shows Most Dentists Give Trick-or-Treaters Halloween Treats

Dentists are known for telling their patients to avoid sweeties and chocolate; however, a survey has revealed that most dentists succumb to holiday cheer and give trick-or-treaters sweet treats when they come knocking at the door. Halloween is notorious for eating devilish delights filled with sugar, which is a dentist’s worth nightmare, but a survey […]


Delta Dental Donates Toothbrushes to Troops

Delta Dental Donates Toothbrushes to Troops

Delta Dental, one of the USA’s leading dental chains, has donated more than one thousand toothbrushes to troops serving overseas. The toothbrushes will be added to care packages sent out to troops as part of Operation Gratitude, an annual donation to thank military personnel. Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana have donated a total […]


Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people

Delta Dental launches campaign to improve oral health in older people

The Delta Dental Foundation of New Jersey has announced that it will launch a campaign to improve standards of oral health amongst seniors. Representatives from the foundation have recorded video and audio messages, which will be played on television channels and radio stations to educate older people about the importance of good oral health. Older […]


Nonprofit group celebrates anniversary with multiple grants

Nonprofit group celebrates anniversary with multiple grants

Nonprofit organisation Delta Dental of Tennessee recently announced a plan to celebrate its forty-fifth anniversary by handing out forty-five grants across the state, naming the initiative “Forty-Five years, Forty-Five grants.” The organisation was established in 1965 after state legislation, allowing its creation, was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Delta Dental of Tennessee helps to […]


New oral health campaign for the older generation

New oral health campaign for the older generation

A new public service campaign to promote oral health will target senior citizens in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health. The campaign, which is being managed by Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, has been launched to coincide with Health Aging Month. The Health Aging Month campaign involves a […]