There is a well-demonstrated relationship between systemic and oral health. More than 90% of all systemic diseases can be linked to oral health such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia. Because of this critically important link, the integration of medical and dental … [Read more...]
2022 Open Funding Grant Opportunity: Getting to the Root of Oral Health Inequity
At Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, we remain committed to our mission of advancing oral health equity for all Coloradans. This work is as important as ever as new data highlights how COVID-19 has significantly reduced access to and utilization of oral health care, damaging … [Read more...]
Connecting the Coloradans Most Impacted by COVID-19 to Resources
When COVID-19 first swept across the nation, dental offices were closed except for emergency services. As the only dedicated oral health funder in Colorado, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) critically evaluated their role and how to best serve Colorado amid the present … [Read more...]
Why we Need More Oral Health Providers of Color
For generations, people of color have faced barriers in accessing health and oral health care within the U.S. As recently as the 1960’s, segregated health care facilities provided sub-par care and environments for minority patients and denied physician privileges to … [Read more...]
Oral health gains for children, but the equity gap continues to widen
A recent study by The PEW Charitable Trusts shares good news that children and adolescents in the United States have made substantial oral health gains in recent years. Specifically, the prevalence of decay and untreated decay in primary teeth has decreased … [Read more...]