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Media Coverage and Press REleases
Land of Smiles brings Laughs and Lessons
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
The Land of Smiles program sponsored by Delta Dental visited La Junta Primary and Intermediate Schools on Wednesday. The program was hilarious, with the Tooth Wizard (product of University of Northern Colorado Drama Program) and Plaque Man (from Mesa College Drama Department).
Students visit the “Land of Smiles”
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Longfellow Elementary School students were transported to the “Land of Smiles” Tuesday along with “Tooth Wizard” and “Plaque Man” to learn about dental health.
Oral Health Funding Available
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
STATEWIDE – Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) has released a request for applications (RFA) from Colorado nonprofit organizations interested in implementing projects or seeking general operating support to advance oral health equity in their communities.
The Dental Hygienist in the Medical Setting
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Access Magazine, ADHA
The Colorado Medical-Dental Integration (CO MDI) Project integrates dental hygienists into medical teams to provide oral health services. Funded by Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) with additional support from the Colorado Health Foundation for Wave II, the project is currently in its fourth year, with funding provided to 26 medical practices.
New funding opportunity available for Colorado nonprofit organizations interested in improving oral health
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, DDCOF Press Releases
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation has released a request for applications from Colorado nonprofit organizations interested in implementing projects or seeking general operating support to advance oral health equity in their communities. This funding opportunity is open to organizations statewide. The goal is to strengthen opportunities for people that have historically been overlooked. Read more in our press release.
Grant money to help River Valley services to grow
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Montrose Daily Press
River Valley Family Health Center CEO Jeremy Carroll said he can’t believe the local nonprofit will add to its dental care team only nine months after adding the service to its site.
Mountain Family Health Centers Gets Grant from Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced that it will provide $3.3 million in funding over four years to 10 Colorado nonprofit medical practices to integrate a dental hygienist into their medical teams to provide dental services. Mountain Family Health Centers of Glenwood Springs is among the recipients.
Grant gives PIC Place nice boost
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Montrose Daily Press
When The PIC Place Executive Director Melanie Hall looked across her medical clinic recently, even she found it hard to believe that just over a year ago the location was a vacant car wash.
MMH Biting into Dental Care with $185,000 DDCOF Grant
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
A dental clinic at Melissa Memorial Hospital gained a positive nod last week when it was announced that the hospital district will be receiving a $185,000 grant in a partnership with Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation.
