October 23rd, 2017 - Press Release
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Bigfork, MN — With a $150,000 grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation, Scenic Rivers Health Services will transform a well-established local clinic into a nonprofit community health center, ready to serve an additional 4,000 Itasca County-area people in need annually. ...October 10th, 2017 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Brings Oral Health Education to Classrooms Across the State
Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation brings oral health education to classrooms across the state ...September 25th, 2017 - Press Release
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In 2012, well-respected North Minneapolis dentist Dr. John Williams, who spent decades serving African American families in local neighborhoods, unexpectedly passed away. In an effort to continue Dr. Williams’ important work for his patients, Children’s Dental Services (CDS) created the Dr. John Williams Specialty Clinic, providing critically needed dental services to low-income families in North Minneapolis. Today, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation announced a $350,000 grant to help the clinic expand – serving an additional 20,000 people in need across the Twin Cities region. ...August 28th, 2017 - Press Release
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Dentists wanted: Loan repayment program seeks applicants
Of Minnesota’s 87 counties, more than 50 are considered dental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) by the federal government, many of them in rural communities throughout the state. For those living in dental HPSA areas, it can be difficult to find a dentist near enough their home to maintain their oral health. ...June 25th, 2017 - Press Release
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When Delta Dental of Minnesota asked the public to nominate their favorite Minnesota or North Dakota nonprofits to receive up to 1,000 free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste as part of its Inspiring Smile Power initiative in June, the company thought it would be lucky to receive even 50 requests. The company had planned to donate up 1,000 toothbrushes to 22 nonprofits throughout June. ...June 22nd, 2017 - Press Release
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Local libraries recognized by Delta Dental of Minnesota during National Smile Month
Few places are more central to a community than its public library. And few people visit their local branch to only check out a book. Today, libraries have become resource hubs for everything from education programs and community forums to application assistance and health care information. ...May 18th, 2017 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota to donate 1,000 toothbrushes every weekday in June
To celebrate National Smile Month, Delta Dental of Minnesota is announcing donations of up to 1,000 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste every weekday in June to organizations that inspire communities in every corner of Minnesota and North Dakota. ...April 4th, 2017 - Press Release
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Thousands Living with Serious Mental Illness to Receive Oral Health Aid Thanks to $25,000 grant
For thousands of low-income Minnesotans living with serious mental illness, oral health care is often overlooked or unattainable. While 75 percent of Minnesota adults say they’ve received dental care in the past year, only 42 percent of the people who Mental Health Resources Inc. serves have seen a dentist in the past 12 months. ...February 23rd, 2017 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota Unveils Tooth Fairy Text Reminder for Busy Parents
Just like busy parents with a lot on their plates, the Tooth Fairy can sometimes use a little help remembering which pillows to visit. Just in time for National Tooth Fairy Day (Feb. 28), Delta Dental of Minnesota unveiled a same-day Tooth Fairy text reminder for parents who want to be sure the Tooth Fairy doesn’t miss a visit. ...