Competitive sports encourage kids to remain active and healthy, but also highly increase the risk of dental injury. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, more than three million teeth are knocked out each year during youth sports. Athletes who do not wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth. Continue reading Delta Dental of Oklahoma Encourages Athletes to Guard their Grin

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Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation and OU College of Dentistry Partner for Kids’ Day
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation and the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD) have partnered for Kids’ Day on Saturday, Feb. 25, offering no-cost dental care to children ages 4 to 12. Continue reading Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation and OU College of Dentistry Partner for Kids’ Day
DDOK Recognizes OU College of Dentistry Students
Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation recently announced its 2022-2023 scholarship fund recipients at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Continue reading DDOK Recognizes OU College of Dentistry Students
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Accepting 2023 Grant Applications
The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation is currently accepting applications for 2023 grants. Continue reading Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Accepting 2023 Grant Applications
DDOK Funds Pre-Dentistry Scholarship at Cameron University
Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation have provided funding for a new scholarship at Cameron University in Lawton. Continue reading DDOK Funds Pre-Dentistry Scholarship at Cameron University
DDOK Awards Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry Students
Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation have awarded $110,000 in scholarships to 11 OU College of Dentistry dental students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Continue reading DDOK Awards Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry Students
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Offers Free Mouthguards for Young Athletes
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Funds Clinic on OU-Tulsa Campus
Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation have donated a $2 million gift to The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry for a new state-of-the-art dental clinic on the OU-Tulsa campus. As recognition of the gift, the clinic is named the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Comprehensive Care Clinic.
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Terrisa Singleton Among 2021 Oklahomans of the Year
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Director, Terrisa Singleton, is among 2021 Oklahomans of the Year. Seven (7) leaders were honored by Oklahoma Magazine for their contributions to the state’s restoration following 2020. Continue reading Terrisa Singleton Among 2021 Oklahomans of the Year
Seal Oklahoma Students Clinic Provides Free Dental Care to Students
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation recently partnered with the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists Association for a joint community service project called Seal Oklahoma Students (SOS), a clinic providing free dental sealants at Oklahoma elementary schools. Continue reading Seal Oklahoma Students Clinic Provides Free Dental Care to Students