Full-Time
Posted on 3/13/2025
No salary listed
Mid
Knoxville, TN, USA + 2 more
More locations: Nashville, TN, USA | Memphis, TN, USA
Position requires 50-65% travel throughout the state of Tennessee.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$36.1M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1966
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Since 2020, the partnership has supported the mobilization of $15.6 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile with life-changing dental careWASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Delta Dental is proud to recognize our ongoing commitment to helping ensure our nation's veterans have access to the oral health care they need through our partnership with Dental Lifeline Network.Over the last five years, Delta Dental companies across the country have contributed nearly $850,000 to DLN's Lifeline Heroes Challenge to improve comprehensive dental care for veterans in need. These contributions have supported the mobilization of $15.6 million in donated oral health care delivered to veterans, according to DLN
Now in its 26th year, the poll reveals the Tooth Fairy provides practical benefits for both children and adults. More than 1 in 3 parents (34%) say the Tooth Fairy visits are a positive way to instill good oral health habits, and nearly 1 in 5 (18%) claim the Tooth Fairy's generosity is contingent on their child's dental hygiene. Further, about 1 in 4 parents (22%) believe the tradition helps teach their children about the value of money.In addition, the poll finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into approximately 8 in 10 (78%) U.S. homes, and more than 1 in 4 children (27%) go to bed early when they have a lost tooth in anticipation of the Tooth Fairy's arrival."Not only is the Tooth Fairy a time-honored tradition in most homes across the country, but she is an ally for parents to help children develop proper oral hygiene habits," said Gabriella Ferroni, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, Delta Dental Plans Association. "Delta Dental continues to track Tooth Fairy giving as a playful way to educate children about the importance of good oral health, which supports overall health."Additional key findings from the 2024 poll include:Fostering celebration and imaginationAbout half of parents (51%) feel the Tooth Fairy visits give their child something to be excited about and an opportunity to celebrate (47%).More than 1 in 3 parents (34%) believe the Tooth Fairy visits help foster their child's imagination.Tooth Fairy giving drops for first time in 5 yearsThe average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 6% from $6.23 to $5.84 .to. The Tooth Fairy is tightening her purse strings in celebration of the loss of a first tooth, with the average value dropping from $7.29 to $7.09 over the past year.The worth of a lost tooth and the economyHistorically, the Original Tooth Fairy Poll® has typically mirrored the economy's overall direction, tracking with the trends of Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500)
CHICAGO, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental finds a growing number of U.S. adults believe dental insurance supports their overall health, according to the recently released 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report .The report, which is a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health, reveals more U.S. adults feel dental insurance is essential to protecting their oral and overall health (86%) compared to last year (82%).Delta Dental finds a growing number of U.S. adults believe dental insurance supports their overall health, according to the recently released 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report."It is encouraging to see the increasing prioritization of oral health across the country, which is underscored by the fact that a vast majority of U.S. adults recognize that dental insurance is an important part of their oral and overall health," said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association
Checkups, fillings and teeth cleanings: Sure, Delta Dental of New Jersey can help with that. The company, however, is eager to do so much more. CEO Dennis Wilson has long been a strong proponent of the idea that good oral health is good for overall health — including behavioral health. He also has been a strong supporter of increased access and equity for the most vulnerable. “Delta Dental of New Jersey is dedicated to creating solutions that advance overall health and wellness, including the recent development of a special health care needs benefit,” he said. “This benefit provides patients with dental coverage for extra exams, extra cleanings and more to help increase access to dental care, which is the leading unmet health care need for millions of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other special health care needs.”
CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health.The report reveals a strong consumer understanding of oral health's vital role in overall wellness, with an overwhelming majority of adults (91%) believing that their dental visit is as important as an annual physical.Delta Dental released the 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report.Further, the report finds a greater awareness among adults of oral health's connection to specific health conditions and diseases such as respiratory illness and diabetes. Younger generations, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, are most likely to appreciate this linkage."The findings from this year's report underscore adults' understanding of oral health's relationship to whole person wellness, including its impact on physical, mental, and financial health," said James W. Hutchison, President & CEO, Delta Dental Plans Association. "Delta Dental remains dedicated to continued collaboration across the health care industry to develop solutions that advance oral health and wellness."Delta Dental commissioned the research of 2,000 U.S. adults and parents of children 12 and under.Below are additional key findings from the 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report :Good oral hygiene can support mental healthMore than 9 in 10 (92%) adults believe taking action to protect their oral health allows them to be more confident.Over 3 in 4 adults (77%) say oral health is closely connected to mental well-being.A rise in preventive oral health care pays offMore than 8 in 10 adults (83%) who made a trip to the dentist in 2023 did so for preventive care, increasing from 78% in 2022.Notably, there is a corresponding decline in unexpected dental visits among adults, decreasing from 41% in 2022 to 36% in 2023.Teledentistry gains tractionNearly half of adults would use teledentistry when seeking oral health care (47%), and over half would trust the care (54%).Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to engage in teledentistry and trust the care they receive through these services.To read the full 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report and learn more about the report's methodology and findings, click here .About the researchDelta Dental Plans Association commissioned a third-party market research firm, Material Holdings, LLC, to undertake research that formed the basis for this report. Material conducted its research between January 3 and January 17, 2024, using an email invitation and online surveys of two audiences recruited through an opt-in panel:1,000 nationally representative U.S