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Mar. 21, 2023
Connecting the dots between oral health and pregnancy
Giving Back
We are proud to support Healthy Birth Day through the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation for their work to increase awareness of the importance of sustained dental care throughout pregnancy. In 2021, Healthy Birth Day received a System and Capacity Building Grant of $72,000 to expand educational resources regarding the importance of good oral health care during pregnancy, focusing on those most at risk for stillbirth.
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Dec. 15, 2022
Sharing Smiles Statewide with 340,600 Toothbrushes Donated in 2022
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation donated 340,600 toothbrushes to programs statewide in 2022 to promote good oral health.
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Nov. 4, 2021
Dr. Kent Downing hopes to grow access to dental care in Marshalltown
Giving Back
Dr. Kent Downing is one of three Iowa dentists who received 2021 educational loan repayment awards from the Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND) project, a collaborative public-private partnership. This program engages dentists to establish dental practices in designated Iowa priority counties, and to devote at least 35 percent of their practice to individuals who disproportionately face barriers to access care.
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Feb. 23, 2021
Here's to Your Health!
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation is driven to improve, transform and strengthen the health and smiles of all Iowans. The Foundation is providing various ways to help build and support solutions to health inequities and provide opportunities for the health of Iowans to improve.
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May 4, 2020
Sharing Smiles: Dubuque Dream Center
Giving Back
At Delta Dental of Iowa, we call these extraordinary actions and responses #AuthenticallyIowan – people and organizations staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than their own success.
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Apr. 17, 2020
Sharing Smiles Statewide with Assistance Provided by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation recognized the important role Iowa nonprofits were going to play in serving the most vulnerable in our communities during this unprecedented time. Area nonprofits – particularly those providing food security and health and wellness services – were going to need additional support since so many Iowans are now self-quarantined, unemployed or furloughed, and children are not in school.
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Oct. 1, 2015
5 Ways to Get Involved in Iowa's 5th Annual Healthiest State Walk
Giving Back
Looking for ways to support your community or just get out in the fresh fall air? Then check out the 5th Annual Healthiest State Walk, happening on October 7th.
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Apr. 16, 2015
How Your Dental Benefits Can Save Trees
Giving Back
It's obvious we love the color green, but we view “green” as a verb too. How can you go "green" with Delta Dental? Through your dental benefits.
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Oct. 23, 2014
FIND: Fulfilling Iowa's Need for Dentists
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa is proud to partner with FIND – Fulfilling Iowa's Need for Dentists. 55 counties in Iowa are classified as shortage areas and need help now!
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Sep. 2, 2014
DDIA Foundation's Healthy Aging Initiative: Helping Seniors Get Care
Giving Back
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to care for our teeth and dental health. However, some aging citizens don't have access to the dental care they need.
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Jul. 8, 2014
Why Are We Smiling?
Giving Back
If you are driving in Iowa, you might see a smiling face staring back at you. In July Delta Dental is kicking off our Foundation's “Helping Iowa Smile” Campaign!
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Jul. 1, 2014
Community Water Fluoridation
Giving Back
Although cities in Iowa aren't obligated to fluoridate water, many have decided to optimize the level of fluoride in public water -- but what's the point?
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Dec. 17, 2013
2020 Goal: Oral Health Access for Aging Iowans
Giving Back
In 2012, the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announced the following goal: Every Iowa nursing home resident and homebound elderly person will have access to oral health care by 2020.
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Sep. 26, 2013
Foundation Spotlight – Healthy Aging Month
Giving Back
As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to care for our teeth and oral health; however, many aging adults don't have access to the dental care!
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Sep. 13, 2012
Foundation News Part 2
Giving Back
Last month we featured an interview with Suzanne Heckenlaible, the Executive Director of the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. The interview continues below.
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Sep. 4, 2012
Dream Big, Grow Here
Giving Back
Iowa has a long history of breeding young adults with big dreams. Delta Dental of Iowa is no different. We want to help our local dreamers reach their goals.
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