Category: Foundation

We contributed $120,000 to 10 Colorado-based nonprofit organizations through our employee-driven iGive program – now that’s reason to celebrate! “Our employees are at the center of what makes our company great,” said Helen Drexler, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Dental of Colorado. “The spirit of giving back, as captured by iGive, is how we honor […] The post Employees Leave a Mark on Colorado Nonprofits appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.

Our Annual Day of Service with a Smile, presented by our community engagement program, is an opportunity for employees to make a real, tangible difference in our local community. We rounded up 31 internal employees and 38 of their family members. Our 69 volunteers divided into two groups; half were at Stapleton Central Park , and half […] The post Delta Dental of Colorado’s 5th Annual Day of Service with a Smile appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.

Oral health is a window into individual and community well-being. At Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF), we’re committed to partnering with communities so more people have healthier smiles. Earlier this year we announced our new mission: to elevate the well-being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity. Our efforts to improve oral health […] The post Funding Available for Oral Health Equity appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.

  Any new parent will tell you they’re often going to well-child visits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends up to 12 checkups during the first three years of a child’s life. The regular visits create trust among pediatrician, parent, and child. According to the 2015 Colorado Health Access Survey, more than 90% of […] The post Closing the Gap Between Medical and Dental Care Visits appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.

Giving back impacts the oral health of Colorado’s underserved populations the most. That’s because dental disease is a chronic problem among low-income and vulnerable populations. Many advances have contributed to improved oral health in our underserved Colorado communities: Community water fluoridation reduces the gap in decay rates of Americans. The CDC says it’s the most cost-effective […] The post Mission Critical: Programs That Improve Oral Health in Vulnerable Communities appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.

The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is working across Colorado to improve oral health by eradicating childhood tooth decay. To make good oral health a community priority, the foundation supports projects that achieve at least one of our 3 drivers of success: Improve access to evidence-based dental care. Increase the public’s awareness of and support […] The post Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation: Making Moves Across the State appeared first on Delta Dental of Colorado Blog.