The Colorado Dental Association, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation and Oral Health Colorado today issued the following statements on the Denver Water board’s decision to continue optimal fluoridation of the system’s water. Fluoridated drinking water is proven to reduce and prevent tooth decay.
Category: DDCOF Press Releases
Dental Care Available at Summit Middle School Health Center Throughout August
- Delta Dental Foundation
- July 30, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Summit County students are encouraged to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer and come back to school with healthy smiles. Summit Community Care Clinic’s Healthy Smiles Program is currently offering a variety of preventive dental health services at the Summit Middle School health center under the direction of registered dental hygienist Emily Millner.

Dental Care Available at Leadville High School Health Center Throughout August
- Delta Dental Foundation
- July 30, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Leadville students are encouraged to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer and come back to school with healthy smiles. Summit Community Care Clinic’s Healthy Smiles Program is currently offering a variety of preventive dental health services at the new Lake County High School health center. Under the direction of registered dental hygienists Emily Milner, Amanda Hamilton and Megan Jackson, the services provided include oral health education, exams, regular cleanings, x-rays, fluoride varnishes and sealants.

Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics Expands Dental Care Hours at Aurora Clinic
- Delta Dental Foundation
- July 27, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (RMYC) is now offering preventive dental health services at its Aurora Clinic four days each week. Dental care is available during sick visits or well-child checkups with RMYC medical providers as well as by appointment. RMYC sees children ages newborn – 18 at its Aurora Clinic. All forms of health insurance, including Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus, are accepted.

Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Announces Inaugural Oral Health Champions Awards Winners
- Delta Dental Foundation
- July 25, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation today hosted the inaugural presentation of Oral Health Champion Awards. The awards celebrate efforts to help eradicate cavities in Colorado’s children. Two individuals and one organization were honored at the event.

Inner City Health Center Now Providing Dental Care for Children and Teens During Regular Medical Visits
- Delta Dental Foundation
- July 6, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Inner City Health Center (ICHC) is now offering a variety of preventive dental health services for children and teen patients during regular medical visits. These dental visits take place during sick visits or well-child checkups in the medical clinic. The preventive services available include oral exams, screenings, fluoride varnishes and sealants.

Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Issues Request for Applications to Fund Community Projects Seeking to Improve Children’s Oral Health
- Delta Dental Foundation
- April 15, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Press Release
April 2015
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation today issued a statewide request for applications (RFA) to fund projects working to improve children’s oral health in local communities. Approximately $100,000 in funding is available through this RFA, with awards ranging from $1,000 – $15,000 per grant.

Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Launches Five-Year Initiative to Increase Access to Preventive Dental Care in Primary Care Settings
- Delta Dental Foundation
- March 13, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, funded by Colorado’s leading dental benefits company, Delta Dental of Colorado, announced the launch of the Colorado Medical-Dental (CO MDI) Project. This five-year initiative involves the placement of dental hygienists in 16 Colorado primary care medical clinics in an expansive effort to increase access to preventive dental health services.

New Exhibit at Children’s Museum of Denver teaches young children and families about proper dental care through hands-on play
- Delta Dental Foundation
- February 4, 2015
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Village of Healthy Smiles, the Children’s Museum of Denver’s newest exhibit, is designed to teach children about dental health through engaging hands-on exploration. The experience, specifically created for children three and under, will open to the public Saturday, February 21.
