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Media representatives are encouraged to contact us. We can provide resources about the foundation and our partners. We are also happy to connect you with one of our grantees for an interview. Videos about our work can be accessed on the foundation’s YouTube Page.
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Media Coverage and Press REleases
How to Prevent Cavities in Kids
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Fox 21
Kim Wolff from Healthy Child Care Colorado educates viewers on how to prevent cavities in kids and ensure they do not suffer from oral health problems as adults.
Bright by Three Provides Support for Colorado Families
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
9News
Bright by Three, a foundation partner, delivers early childhood development tips directly to a parent’s phone. Jared Wigdor, Bright by Three’s Vice President and Chief Development Officer, talks about how families can sign up for this free program, including tips about oral health.
Healthy Child Care Colorado Focuses on Oral Health
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Fox 21
Kim Wolff spoke to FOX Friend in the Business viewers about why Healthy Child Care Colorado partners with the foundation’s Cavities Get Around campaign to improve oral health in children all over the state.
Your Kid’s Teeth
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Fox 31
Erika Weiss, the Associate Director of Education at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, talks about the many exhibits the museum offers. She highlighted the Village of Healthy Smiles exhibit and how it teaches children the importance of good oral health.
Oral Health and Overall Health Have a Huge Connection
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
KOAA 5
The foundation works with the South Eastern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SECAHEC) to eliminate childhood tooth decay in the Pueblo region. SECAHEC volunteer and intern Jasmine Hall talks about the difference the Cavities Get Around Campaign is making in her community.
MarillacHealth embraces role in stemming dental disease
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Dr. Tom Lavery, Chief Dental Officer at MarillacHealth, wrote in response about a recent editorial, “Get thee to a dentist.” MarillacHealth received grant funding from Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation through the Colorado Medical-Dental Integration project.
Maria Matias: Refugee to dental hygienist
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Alamosa News
From homeless refugee to dental hygienist, Maria Matias’ journey began many years — and many miles — ago in Guatemala. Matias is now a registered dental hygienist splitting her time between Denver and Alamosa.
Bright by Three Brings Parenting Tips to Your Fingertips
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
Fox 4 News
Bright by Three, a foundation partner, delivers early childhood development tips directly to a parent’s phone. Kathy Brendza, the group’s Regional Program Director, talks about this free program and how to subscribe to it.
Your Healthy Family: Cavities get around campaign making progress in kids oral health
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage
KOAA
Dr. Cheryl Lerner, the Vice President of Network and Clinical Management with Delta Dental of Colorado, educates viewers on the high amounts of sugar in juice and how drinking a lot of it can be detrimental to a child’s teeth. The segment recognized the success of the Cavities Get Around campaign in reducing juice consumption in young children.
Entrevista Delta Dental “Las caries se propagan”
- Delta Dental Foundation
- News, Media Coverage