Commitment to the Community

Commitment to the Community

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation and corporate community investments are Minnesota leaders in improving oral health by providing support, resources and funding to increase access to care. Our impact is statewide as we work to build innovative leadership and partnerships in the oral health, health and public sectors of our community.

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HOW DO WE HELP?

Our foundation and corporate philanthropic investments focus on:

  • Access to Care (Safety Net)
  • Workforce Development
  • Prevention and Education

See Where We Invest

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PARTNERING WITH OUR FOUNDATION

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation supports the mission of improving the health of Minnesotans by advancing oral health in our state.

Visit Foundation site

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PARTNERING WITH CORPORATE GIVING

Community Giving Opportunities

Delta Dental of Minnesota’s corporate giving collaborates with public and nonprofit organizations to identify and fund solutions.

Learn More

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About Us

Learn More About Our Commitment to the Community
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Recent Community Highlights


June 7th, 2024

Minnesota Mission of Mercy Provides No-Cost Dental Care to Hundreds of Children and Adults at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center this Weekend

Minnesota Mission of Mercy Provides No-Cost Dental Care to Hundreds of Children and Adults at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center this Weekend More than $1 million in care is estimated to be provided by hundreds of volunteers

March 25th, 2024

Delta Dental of Minnesota named a winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award

Delta Dental of Minnesota is the proud Top Workplaces USA award recipient for the second year in a row. The Top Workplaces USA award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered...

February 5th, 2024

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Smiles@School program to deliver over 50,000 dental health kits

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Smiles@School program to deliver over 50,000 dental health kits and educational materials to Minnesota 1st graders during Children’s Dental Health Month

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