Delta Dental of Iowa and its Foundation provided $3.9 million to 279 organizations in 2022 to address oral and overall health needs, marking 20 years of giving and commitments totaling $62 million for Iowans.
“For the past 20 years, we have been passionate about improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve,” Jeff Russell, Delta Dental of Iowa president and CEO, said in a news release.
“We believe everyone deserves to be healthy, but not everyone has access to the resources they need,” he added. “Reflecting on the progress made over the past two decades is humbling, yet we know there is much further to go. So, we will continue to partner with like-minded organizations and invest in opportunities that strengthen and transform the health and smiles of all Iowans.”
Delta Dental focuses on funding programs that strengthen the connections between oral and overall health, support healthy activities and healthy communities, and improve the social and emotional well-being of Iowans, according to the release.
Highlights of projects and grant programs in 2022 include awarding one FIND (Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists) Loan Repayment recipient in Clinton, Iowa, as well as the donation of 340,500 toothbrushes and educational materials to Iowa schools, clinics, hospitals, I-Smile coordinators and Head Starts throughout all 99 counties.
Delta Dental of Iowa, a not-for-profit health and wellness company, serves 1.6 million members and more than 4,500 Iowa employers to provide dental, vision and legal insurance benefits for their employees, the release states. For more information, visit www.deltadentalia.com.
