DDOK and our DDOK Foundation recently announced its scholarship fund recipients at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD) for the 2025-2026 academic year.

“With Oklahoma facing a growing need for skilled dental professionals, these scholarships are an investment in the future dental workforce of Oklahoma,” said John Gladden, chairman, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “Our Foundation is proud to support students like NAME(S) whose commitment to dentistry will help ensure Oklahoma communities can receive quality oral health care for generations to come.”

Established in 2001, DDOK Foundation’s scholarship program provides financial support to deserving OU College of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students planning to practice within Oklahoma after graduation. The organization also provide stipends to dentistry students to assist with their research projects. With this year’s scholarships and research funding included, DDOK and its Foundation have granted more than $1.45 million to OUCOD students over the past 24 years.

“For decades, Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation have shown a remarkable commitment to our students and to the future of dentistry in our state,” said Paul M. Mullasseril, D.D.S., M.S., and dean of the OU College of Dentistry. “Their support and scholarships continue to empower our students to pursue their passion for dentistry, making a lasting impact on the oral health landscape of Oklahoma.”

Scholarships and research stipends totaling more than $117,000 were awarded to the following 17 students for the 2025-2026 academic year:

^{2025-2026 dental scholarship recipients with Paul M. Mullasseril, D.D.S., M.S., OU College of Dentistry dean (front left) and John Gladden, Delta Dental of Oklahoma chairman, president and CEO (front right). Dental students were awarded $10,000 each.}

Dental Scholarship Recipients

• Danna Abella, DS3 (Edmond, OK)
• Leyann Adi, DS4 (Oklahoma City)
• Gavin Allen, DS2 (Morris, OK)
• William Dumigan, DS2 (Edmond, OK)
• Matilyn Flanagan, DS2 (Disney, OK)
• Paria Iranpour, DS3 (Oklahoma City)
• Caroline Judd, DS3 (Edmond, OK)
• Tommy Nguyen, DS4 (Lawton, OK)
• Chloe Scheitzach, DS3 (Edmond, OK)
• Pann Warner, DS2 (Jenks, OK)
  

^{2025-2026 dental hygiene recipients with Paul M. Mullasseril and John Gladden. Dental hygiene students received $2,000 each.}

Dental Hygiene Recipients

• Bailey Henderson, DH2 (Skiatook, OK)
• Tiana Jacquez, DH2 (Oklahoma City)
• Madeline Mullenberg, DH2 (Moore, OK)
• Paris Warriner, DH2 (Davis, OK)
  

^{2025-2026 dental research stipend recipients with Paul M. Mullasseril and John Gladden.}

Dental Research Stipend Recipients

• Jaylee Berryhill, DS2 (Ardmore, OK)
• Matilyn Flanagan, DS2 (Disney, OK)
• Abigail Lam, DS2 (Oklahoma City)
• Rena Zhang, DS2 (Tulsa, OK)
  

For more information about our Foundation, visit DDOKFoundation.org.