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The DDF believes everyone deserves a healthy smile.

And we’re doing the work to make it happen. Over the past year, our investments in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina have supported programs and services that improve oral and overall health, promote health equity, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
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180000
Toothbrushes Donated
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Lives Impacted
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Invested

Oral Health in Action: News and Stories

Smiles on Wheels serves smiles to seniors at Jackson Boos Recreation Center

The Jackson Boos Recreation Center offers recreational services and programs for people of all age groups, but it’s the city’s main gathering place for the Active Living Program, which provides low-cost programming to adults 50 and older. Julie Weisbrod, the Active Living Program coordinator,...
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Checking in with the final cohort of Community Commitment Award recipients

In 2024, the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) awarded the last round of Community Commitment Awards ($25,000 each) to...
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For kids in many Cincinnati schools, dental visits are as easy as ABC

Principal Lisa Votaw is still holding a goodie bag filled with a toothbrush, mini toothpaste and floss when she opens...
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Our Mission at Work

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Advocating for oral health excellence and equity for those who need it most.

What We Do

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Teaching the importance of good oral health across the lifespan.

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Funding the people and programs that make better oral health a reality.

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