Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
Get to know the Foundation’s new Executive Director
As the new Executive Director for Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Allison Cusick will be working with the Board of Directors and staff to move the Foundation into its next chapter. She aims to continue being strategically innovative to identify future opportunities like recent projects including: The Cavities Get Around “Truth Behind the Label” spot…
The Hero Chronicles: Success Stories from The Heroes Clinic
Last month, we introduced you to the Heroes Clinic, a free dental clinic for veteran students at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. This month, we’re sharing our favorite success stories from the clinic. Thanks to the Heroes Clinic, these patients* are embracing their smile power: From Embarrassed to Employed Maureen came to…
Need A Hero? There’s a Clinic for That.
Delta Dental of Colorado donated $1 million to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to create the CU Heroes Clinic in 2014. Our goal: Provide a dental home with free, high-quality dental care for veteran students at CU Anschutz. The Heroes Clinic is located in the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus…
Building An Outstanding Foundation: Improving Oral Health in Colorado Communities
The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation has been active in Colorado communities for the past 15 years, working to eradicate cavities in children. Earlier this year, National Philanthropy Day recognized us as the 2015 Outstanding Foundation, an award presented to a grant-making foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. The foundation provides…
$100K and Counting: Grants Awarded to Improve Children’s Oral Health
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation announced funding awards for projects working to improve children’s oral health in local communities. Eleven organizations have received awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per grant. A total of $100,962 will fund community projects across the state. This funding is part of Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation’s larger efforts to…
The Village of Healthy Smiles: The Tooth Fairy’s Take
It was a cold, snowy day in Colorado, but my trusty wings safely carried me to the Village of Healthy Smiles grand opening. The Children’s Museum was fluttering with new friends, familiar faces and fairies of all ages. My friends and I shared smiles and stories. With so many fun activities, this fairy’s favorite part…
“Cavities Get Around” Title Night with the Colorado Rapids
I know what you’re thinking: the Tooth Fairy at a soccer game…why in the world would she be there? But I have a logical explanation as to why I was at the Colorado Rapids game – you see, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation hosted “Cavities Get Around” title night with the Rapids to bring awareness about the…
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Update
As people in Colorado observe the leaves slowly changing from a lush green to the deep reds, oranges and yellows of fall, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is endeavoring to affect change as well. No, not change in the color of leaves; but a change in the perception of oral health. Since the launch of…