OUR MISSION

We’re putting a new spotlight on oral health

The Delta Dental Institute is dedicated to advancing oral health for all Americans in partnership with Delta Dental companies and dedicated partners across the country. With expertise rooted in Delta Dental's rich history of oral health leadership, we engage in and support oral health research, community outreach, and advocacy, striving to ensure that everyone understands the importance of oral health to overall health and has access to the care they need.

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Research

Partners with leading oral health experts, academic institutions, health care groups, and other organizations to explore important oral health topics and produce data-driven insights in pursuit of actionable solutions for improved oral and overall health.

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Community Impact

Supports the oral and overall health of the communities we serve by engaging and investing in programs that expand access to care, advance health equity, build resilient communities, and innovate for a healthier tomorrow.

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Advocacy

Serves as a key voice in Washington, D.C., and across the country, promoting the importance of oral health to overall health by educating and engaging with policymakers and other key stakeholders to push for policy solutions to advance affordable access to oral care.

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2023 Community Impact Report

Our mission: your health

In 2023, Delta Dental invested over $106 million to support programs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, impacting over 16 million lives. As the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist, over the last decade, Delta Dental has invested nearly $2 billion in communities across the country.

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