Full-Time
Dental insurance provider with nationwide coverage
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
East Lansing, MI, USA
Delta Dental provides dental insurance coverage to individuals and groups across the United States, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The company operates as a not-for-profit organization and is dedicated to improving oral health through its insurance plans and philanthropic initiatives. Delta Dental has the largest network of dentists in the country, which allows customers to access a wide range of dental services. Their approach includes offering quality and cost-effective insurance options, along with personalized customer service to ensure that clients receive quick answers to their inquiries. Delta Dental's goal is to protect and enhance the smiles of its customers by making dental care accessible and affordable.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$36.1M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1966
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CHICAGO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2025 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Now in its fifth year, Delta Dental commissioned the research of 2,000 U.S. adults and parents of children 12 and under
The Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund opens its application process, supporting initiatives that inspireschool-aged children to explore careers in oral health.WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delta Dental Institute reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the future of the oral health workforce with its announcement that applications are now being taken for the Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund. This industry-leading fund invests up to $1 million annually in comprehensive solutions, innovative pilots, and scalable models that inspire school-aged children from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to pursue careers in oral health
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