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For our customers and dentists in areas affected by the Black Forest fire in Colorado

Delta Dental will do everything possible to ensure dental health needs continue to be met for those affected by the Black Forest fire in Colorado.

For our customers and dentists in areas affected by recent severe weather

Delta Dental will do everything possible to ensure dental health needs continue to be met, in spite of any disruptions caused by recent storms and severe weather in the Midwest and Central Midwest.

Delta Dental names Michael Hankinson new senior VP of Legal and chief compliance officer

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today announced the promotion of Michael Hankinson to senior vice president of its Legal division and his appointment as chief compliance officer.

Delta Dental Insurance Company receives award for community service activities

South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents Hispanic Leadership Award to Delta Dental Insurance Company for its involvement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Delta Dental reminder: Good oral health habits start early

Delta Dental�s 2013 Children�s Oral Health Survey shows that some oral health habits fall short of what�s recommended by dentists.

Delta Dental wins TRDP renewal

Delta Dental of California was awarded a new five-year, $2.6 billion contract to administer the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).

New DeltaCare USA plans available in Texas

Eight new DeltaCare USA plans are now available in Texas for client groups of two people or more.

Delta Dental awards grant to Miami Children�s Hospital dental program

Delta Dental Insurance Company today awarded a $10,000 grant to Miami Children�s Hospital Foundation to help fund its dental program.

Delta Dental named industry's best by brokers

Nationwide dental system receives seventh Readers� Choice Award from Benefits Selling Magazine

Delta Dental names new board chairman

Becky Patel Named Chairman of the Board of Delta Dental of California

National Diabetes Month reminder

During National Diabetes Month, Delta Dental encourages people with diabetes to make regular dentist visits.

For our customers and dentists in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy

Delta Dental will do everything possible to ensure dental health needs continue to be met, in spite of any disruptions caused by this storm.

Delta Dental grant program recognizes 65 outstanding dental school students

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliated companies are proud to sponsor efforts that support oral health and expand access to dental care.

Celebrate your smile!

September is a great time to celebrate a lifetime of healthy smiles. That�s the theme of a wellness campaign launched this month by our group of Delta Dental companies.

Hurricane Isaac update

The State of Louisiana issued Emergency Rule 26 as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

Tropical Storm Isaac/Hurricane Isaac update

For our enrollees, dentists and client groups in areas affected by Tropical Storm Isaac/ Hurricane Isaac, rest assured Delta Dental will do everything possible to ensure dental health needs continue to be met, in spite of any disruptions caused by this storm.

Ohio issues declaration regarding premium payments

The State of Ohio issued an emergency declaration regarding premium payments for those affected by the recent storms in that state.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Key Provisions of health care law

The United States Supreme Court upheld the heath care law that will extend health care to most uninsured Americans. The ruling allows the government to continue implementing the health care law, which takes full effect in 2014.

Delta Dental names Melissa Fullerton vice president of Western Region sales

Delta Dental Insurance Company announced today the promotion of Melissa Fullerton to vice president of sales for its western region.

Delta Dental selected as dental benefits administrator for State of Montana employees

Delta Dental Insurance Company announced today its selection as the new dental benefits administrator for State of Montana employees, effective January 1, 2013.

Delta Dental selected as dental benefits administrator for State of Montana employees

Delta Dental Insurance Company announced today its selection as the new dental benefits administrator for State of Montana employees, effective January 1, 2013.

Delta Dental names Robert Budd vice president of Mid-Atlantic sales

Delta Dental of New York, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today named Robert Budd as the new vice president of the Mid-Atlantic sales region.

A.M. Best upgrades financial strength rating for Delta Dental

A.M. Best upgraded the financial strength rating outlook for Delta Dental of California and Delta Dental Insurance Company and Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and its affiliate company, Delta Dental of New York. In doing so, A.M. Best noted the outlook for all companies is �stable.�

Delta Dental promotes Rick Doering to senior vice president of Human Resources

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company and their affiliates today announced the promotion of Rick Doering to senior vice president of Human Resources.

Delta Dental promotes Michael Hankinson to VP of Compliance/Regulatory

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today announced the promotion of Michael Hankinson to vice president of Compliance and Regulatory.

Delta Dental�s Industry-Leading Networks Continue to Grow

How do our dental networks rank? According to an independent report by NetFinder, Delta Dental�s Premier and PPO networks are among the largest in the nation.

Delta Dental makes record-setting gift to The University of Texas School of Dentistry

A $350,000 contribution from Delta Dental Insurance Company to The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston will fund a new assessment and clinical research clinic at the state�s oldest dental school.

New Health Insurance Exchanges Need a Dental Check-up

What happens to dental coverage under the health care reform plan? The NADP explains the ramifications of not allowing stand-alone dental coverage within state dental exchanges.

Delta Dental ranked No. 1 by brokers

For the third consecutive year, Delta Dental received the Reader's Choice Award for best dental carrier from magazine. This is the sixth time brokers have voted Delta Dental into the top spot.

Survey: Value matters when buying dental benefits

Our survey of benefits consultants and brokers shows that value definitely matters when it comes to selecting a dental plan.

Thousands of uninsured to gain access to free dental care thanks to Delta Dental donation

Our enterprise contributed $47,000 to America�s Mission of Mercy this year. Thousands more people will be able to access dental care, thanks to a gift made to America�s Mission of Mercy.

State awards Delta Dental four-year Denti-cal contract

State awards contract to Delta Dental to extend dental benefits to nearly 7 million Californians

Were you affected by Hurricane Irene?

We at Delta Dental want to make every effort to help our clients, enrollees and dental offices affected by Hurricane Irene.

Delta Dental's individual dental HMO now available in California through eHealthInsurance.com

Low-cost dental plan offers wide range of benefits, no annual deductible or maximum

Delta Dental names Tom Leibowitz as vice president and chief actuary

Tom Leibowitz, Delta Dental�s new vice president of Actuarial, will oversee actuarial activities in 15 states plus D.C.

Were you affected by recent tornadoes?

We at Delta Dental want to make every effort to help our clients, enrollees and dental offices affected by recent tornadoes in the South and in Massachusetts.

Delta Dental launches SmileWay Wellness Program

Delta Dental launches new SmileWay Wellness Program to raise oral health awareness, promote wellness.

Delta Dental�s popular cavity quiz tool now available in Spanish

Spanish-speaking children and caregivers now have a new online tool to help gauge a child�s risk for cavities, thanks to a new interactive quiz launched by a group of Delta Dental companies.

Good Oral Health Starts with Early Preventive Care and Good Habits

This Children's Dental Health Month, Delta Dental reminds everyone � regardless of age � to get an early start on preventive care.

Delta Dental reminder: regular dental checkups can help detect diabetes and stave off periodontal disease

Within the next four decades, the number of Americans with undiagnosed diabetes will more than triple, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That�s why a group of Delta Dental companies reminds people during American Diabetes Month� this November that regular visits to the dentist can help alert patients when they are at risk for the disease.

Delta Dental offers tricks to avoid scary treats

Of the $9 billion spent annually in this country on candy, an unhealthy portion goes toward sugary Halloween treats. That's why a group of Delta Dental companies wants to remind parents that when it comes to cavities and teeth, not all candy is created equal.

Delta Dental teams up with Ratoncito P�rez to promote preventive dental care among Hispanic children

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Delta Dental Insurance Company has joined forces with the tooth fairy�s Spanish-speaking counterpart, el Ratoncito P�rez, to remind Hispanic children and their parents about the importance of good dental hygiene.

Delta Dental awards grants to 61 outstanding dental school students

Sixty-one outstanding dental school students received nearly a quarter of a million dollars in grants this year from Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and affiliated companies, officials announced today.

Delta Dental launches new Spanish-language website

Spanish-language speakers can now more easily find up-to-date oral health information and personal benefit details, thanks to an updated website launched by a group of Delta Dental companies.

Delta Dental partners with Superior HealthPlan to provide dental benefits to Texas STAR enrollees

Delta Dental Insurance Company will provide dental benefits for Superior HealthPlan�s STAR Health, STAR+PLUS and Medicare Advantage Programs, the two companies announced today.

Delta Dental names Stephen Adamson vice president of Contact Center

Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of California and their affiliates today announced the hiring of Stephen Adamson as vice president, Enterprise Contact Center.

Delta Dental awards $10,000 grant to Altoona community dental clinics

Funds will help the James W. Barner Community Dental Clinics provide urgent and emergency care for uninsured patients.

Delta Dental Names Alicia Weber Senior Vice President and Controller

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today announced the promotion of Alicia Weber to senior vice president and controller.

Delta Dental Names John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH, Vice President of Professional Services

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today announced the promotion of John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH, to vice president of Professional Services.

Delta Dental Names Alicia Weber Senior Vice President and Controller

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today announced the promotion of Alicia Weber to senior vice president and controller.

Delta Dental puts money where kids� mouths are

Mobile dental clinics, educational tools and interactive cavity risk quiz highlight company�s participation in national Children�s Dental Health Month.

Delta Dental's Online Self-Service Features

We offer many resources to help your clients manage their Delta Dental eligiblity and billing information, view enrollee benefits and more.

Brokers Name Delta Dental the Best in Coverage

Delta Dental, the nation�s largest dental benefits carrier, received the Readers� Choice Award from Benefits Selling magazine as the preferred dental benefits partner for brokers.

Unintended Consequences: House Health Care Reform Bill Would Disrupt Dental Coverage, Limit Competition

Health care reform legislation passed by the House of Representatives, unlike the Senate version, threatens to disrupt dental coverage for millions of children, limit competition for dental benefits and disrupt dentist-patient relationships, according to the president of a group of Delta Dental companies.

Delta Dental's Position on Health Care Reform

A children's dental benefit is part of both the House and Senate health care reform proposals, but which bill is better?

Delta Dental Finds Little Things Add Up To Big Savings When "Going Green�

Sometimes saving on little things, like the price of a cup for coffee, can lead to big savings.

Delta Dental Names Benjamin Lowry As Director Of Southern California Sales

Delta Dental of California today announced the appointment of Benjamin Lowry as director of Southern California sales.

Delta Dental Awards $10,000 To Help Launch Butler County Dental clinic For Uninsured

A community dental clinic lacking sufficient funds to open its doors to the area's uninsured is now closer to providing much-needed services, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Delta Dental of Pennsylvania.

Delta Dental Offers New HMO Dental Plan Options For California Individuals And Families

Californians in search of affordable individual or family dental coverage now have two new options available from Delta Dental of California.

Affiliated Delta Dental Companies Launch New Web Site

Delta Dental of California, Pennsylvania and affiliated companies today launched a redesigned web site to improve user experience and site navigation.

Affiliated Delta Dental Companies Post Enrollment Gain of 1.2 Million Enrollees

Delta Dental of California, Pennsylvania and affiliated companies in 15 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico announced today the addition of nearly 1.2 million enrollees in 2008.

New Delta Dental Web Site Educates Americans on Dental as a Part of Health Care Reform

Delta Dental announced today the launch of a new web site to help educate the public, regulators, lawmakers and policymakers about the importance of considering how health care reform might impact dental benefits.

Delta Dental's Rancho Cordova facility earns Sacramento sustainable business certification

Delta Dental of California is among a handful of city businesses to be awarded a sustainable business certification, company officials announced today.

Delta Dental awards grants to 65 outstanding dental school students

Sixty-five outstanding dental school students received nearly a quarter of a million dollars in grants this year from Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and affiliated companies, officials announced today.

AvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance announce partnership to provide coverage to Florida businesses

AvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance Company today announced a partnership that will help provide affordable and flexible dental coverage for AvMed�s business clients in Florida.

Delta Dental names John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH, as dental director of Professional Services

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and their affiliates today named John Yamamoto, DDS, MPH, as the new dental director of Professional Services.

Delta Dental wins design award for kids' dental health web site

Delta Dental of California�s children�s dental health web site, SmileKids, is one of the winners of the 2008 American Inhouse Design Awards.

Delta Dental gives $340,000 to LSU dental school for auditorium renovation

Delta Dental Insurance Company announced today its donation of $340,000 to Louisiana�s only dental school to help renovate an auditorium damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Delta Dental promotes preventive dental care with additional benefit available to AARP members

AARP Services Inc. and Delta Dental Insurance Company today announced that the AARP Dental Insurance Plans administered by Delta Dental now include a third annual cleaning as a covered benefit.

Delta Dental partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Delta Dental Insurance announce exciting new partnership

Delta Dental mourns loss of founding CEO

California's largest and oldest dental health plan mourned its earliest leader this week upon learning that F. Gene Dixon, DDS, passed away on Friday, October 26 at the age of 84.

Delta Dental wins renewed contract for nation's largest voluntary dental program

Delta Dental of California announced today that the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) of the Department of Defense awarded the company a new five-year contract to continue to administer the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).

Delta Dental introduces new way to stretch annual max

Delta Dental of California, New York, Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company announced today a new benefit feature that stretches dental coverage further as it rewards enrollees who obtain routine diagnostic and preventive care.