Primary Contact
Terrisa Singleton, Foundation Specialist Contact info
Status
The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation.
Affiliation
While a separate entity from Delta Dental of Oklahoma, the Foundation is the company’s philanthropic affiliate.
Mission
To facilitate dental health and education in the state of Oklahoma by funding programs and services that promote oral health.
Primary Functions
Providing grants to numerous free and low-cost inner-city and rural dental clinics and services to help provide vital care to those less fortunate
Publishing the Resource for Dental Care guide and newsletter to help connect dental care resources to each other and to those in need
Educating thousands of elementary age children each year about good oral hygiene and dental disease prevention through our Captain Supertooth program
Supporting the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and its outreach and educational programs
Awarding scholarships to Oklahoma dental students who intend to practice here in Oklahoma upon graduation, increasing the number of dentists in our state