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The Oklahoma Oral Health Coalition (OOHC) recently released the 2023 Oklahoma Oral Health Report Card, and when compared to the nation’s performance on 13 key oral health indicators, Oklahoma scores a D. Continue reading Oklahoma Scores a D on Oral Health Report Card
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‘Tis the Season to Donate to Dental Care!
Our Foundation is proud to partner with organizations throughout the state to advance Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s mission to advance the oral wellness of our fellow Oklahomans.
2018 OkMOM Call for Volunteers
Volunteers of all backgrounds are needed for the ninth
annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) on February 2-3, 2018, at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) on February 2-3, 2018, at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
This two-day clinic is designed to meet the critical needs of people of all ages by providing donated dental care to as many adults and children as time, volunteers and supplies will allow. OkMOM offers a variety of services such as cleanings, fillings, extractions and limited dental flippers (temporary replacement of front teeth). Treatment is given on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no eligibility or income requirement to seek treatment. Continue reading 2018 OkMOM Call for Volunteers
RAM Oklahoma 2017
Delta Dental of Oklahoma sponsored Remote Area Medical (RAM) Oklahoma on August 5 – 6 in Idabel. RAM Oklahoma is an event that provides free dental, vision and medical care to those in need. Continue reading RAM Oklahoma 2017
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Wins 2017 Beacon Award
Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) was awarded a 2017 Beacon Award at an awards luncheon hosted by The Journal Record in Downtown Oklahoma City. DDOK was named the overall winner in the Philanthropic Impact Category for Medium Business for its contribution to the Delta Dental Cavity Prevention Clinic (CPC). The program provides dental sealants to second and sixth grade students in low-income schools. Continue reading Delta Dental of Oklahoma Wins 2017 Beacon Award
Good Shepherd Clinic receives donation from Bank of America in response to challenge grant from Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s Foundation
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has donated $7,500 to the Good Shepherd Clinic in response to a challenge grant awarded by DDOK Oral Health Foundation.
Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s Oral Health Foundation will match this and every qualified donation raised from now until the end of the year through awarded a $50,000 challenge grant to Good Shepherd clinic. Funds raised will be used to further Good Shepherd Ministries’ mission to provide free compassionate care to uninsured Oklahomans.
Word of Mouth
April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Cancers of the mouth, head and neck are expected to claim 9,570 American lives this year, and more than 600,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed worldwide.
Time for a dental spring cleaning
When was the last time you went to the dentist?
If you answered “more than six months ago,” it’s about time you made an appointment. Continue reading Time for a dental spring cleaning
Children’s Dental Health Month
From birth through the teenage years, parents must heed their children’s evolving dental needs. Developing healthy habits and visiting the dentist regularly helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Continue reading Children’s Dental Health Month
Keeping Teeth Clean At School
Five months down, five to go. With winter break behind us now, the school year is about halfway over. Help your children finish the second half strong with sharp minds and stellar oral hygiene. Continue reading Keeping Teeth Clean At School
