Giving back impacts the oral health of Colorado’s underserved populations the most. That’s because dental disease is a chronic problem among low-income and vulnerable populations. … [Read more...]
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation: Making Moves Across the State
The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is working across Colorado to improve oral health by eradicating childhood tooth decay. To make good oral health a community priority, the foundation supports projects that achieve at least one of our 3 drivers of success: … [Read more...]
3 Innovative Ways Dental Schools are Evolving
Dental schools are transforming their teaching to reflect the rapid changes in dental science and technology. … [Read more...]
Partnering Helps Communities Learn About Oral Health
On the first Tuesday every month, the Delta Dental of Colorado Tooth Fairy visits the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marisco campus. It’s Target Tuesday and from 4-8 p.m., families can get in for free. The Tooth Fairy is there to talk to kids and families about good oral health. … [Read more...]
Hygienist Breaks Down Access to Dental Care Barriers in Rural Colorado
Access to a dentist can be hard even with dental insurance. In Colorado, almost 1 of 5 adults have Medicaid coverage. Less than 12 percent of Colorado licensed dentists take part in Medicaid, due to a variety of factors. Some of those providers only treat a few enrollees while … [Read more...]