Philanthropy is more than the act of giving to a worthy cause. There is so much power in giving—to both the receiver and the giver.
HOPE Program Increases Impact 5000% in Less Than a Year
I have worked in philanthropy for over 20 years, primarily on the funding side, with literally hundreds of programs, program directors, nonprofit staff, grant writers and foundation staff. All the programs had goals and benchmarks to achieve as part of their grants. The vast majority of programs reached their goals. Some needed additional time, some […]
Small Businesses Are the Heart of Arizona
Think of your favorite local bakery, jewelry shop, restaurant, flower shop or even your dentist’s office. Most likely, these are all small businesses! Arizona’s small businesses make a big impact on the economy and are at the heart of what makes our state unique. “There are so many opportunities for small business here in Arizona,” […]
Mouth-Healthy Cookbook for Total & Oral Health
When we think about eating our favorite foods, we smile. The familiar flavors of a family recipe or the yummy ingredients at our favorite restaurants make us feel happy. That’s because the foods we eat are deeply tied to our memories, our culture and they’re important to nourishing our bodies and supporting oral and overall […]
A Guide to Delta Dental of Arizona’s Customer Service Phone System
Here at Delta Dental of Arizona, we make it a priority to provide exceptional customer service to our members, dentists, group administrators, and brokers when you call in with questions or concerns. To save you time, our interactive voice response system allows you to access eligibility and claims information over the phone and it helps […]
Delta Dental Supports Veterans & Their Smiles
Each Veterans Day, Delta Dental of Arizona thanks the members of our armed services for bravely serving our country and underscores our ongoing commitment to expanding access to oral health care. Because oral health is so connected to overall health, it’s important to expand access to oral health care for everybody, including our nation’s veterans. […]
Foundation Spotlight: A.T. Still University Sealant Program
For more than 20 years the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has worked to improve oral health and prevent dental disease in the most underserved and uninsured communities across Arizona. And through the decades we’ve been fortunate to team up with some incredible community partners to help support children, families, and older adults in getting […]
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Supports Senior Smiles
At Delta Dental of Arizona our mission is to improve lives by promoting optimal oral health for all Arizonans. From teaching toddlers how to brush their baby teeth to connecting pregnant women and seniors to low-cost preventive screenings and cleanings, we make it our goal to help provide access to oral health care at every […]
Improving Overall Health in Children Through Dental-Medical Integration
A child’s smile can do more than light up a room, it can serve as a barometer to overall health. However, in any given year, 108 million adults visit a physician but do not see a dentist, including more than 60 percent of children aged 1 through 4 years according to the ADA Health Policy […]