(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – June 9, 2026) – The Delta Dental Institute has formally released its 2025 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental companies made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $2,005,743, positively impacting 724,544 people across the state’s 15 counties.
“Delta Dental of Arizona is committed to building healthier communities across our state by elevating oral health as an essential part of overall well-being,” said Michael Jones, president and chief executive officer of Delta Dental of Arizona and chair of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. “Through strategic investments and strong local partnerships, we are expanding access to care and improving health outcomes for underserved and uninsured Arizonans while supporting programs that strengthen the health of children, veterans, older adults and seniors, and individuals with disabilities.”
By the numbers:
- $2,005,743 was donated to improve health and wellness in Arizona
- 122 Arizona nonprofits were touched by Delta Dental of Arizona’s good works
- 155,862 toothbrushes, 149,064 tubes of toothpaste, and 127,872 dental floss pods were donated in Arizona
- 907 hours of volunteer service were completed by Delta Dental of Arizona employees
- 55,239 children received free dental screenings through Delta Dental of Arizona
- 2.8 million meals were provided for Arizona families through Delta Dental of Arizona
Delta Dental of Arizona leads several long-term initiatives aimed at education and access to health and wellness across Arizona, both through an annual grant program and key partnerships statewide. This includes a partnership with Arizona PBS to educate children on good oral health, the Delta Dental of Arizona Oral Health Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, work with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and the Banner Health Foundation Hospital Oral Care and Periodontal Disease Education (HOPE) program protocol.
“In 2025, we expanded our community impact in meaningful new ways, including a $100,000 contribution to food banks across Arizona in response to last fall’s SNAP benefit disruptions, helping families access food through trusted partners in some of the state’s highest-need communities,” said Barb Kozuh, executive director of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. “At the same time, we announced our first-ever Innovation Grant application, an enhancement to our long-running grant program designed to support bold, original ideas with the potential for real-world impact.”
To further expand access, Delta Dental of Arizona also offers a free Dental Care Resource Guide—a publicly available directory of low-cost dental clinics across Arizona, tailored for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families.
Nationwide, in 2025, Delta Dental companies invested more than $131 million to support programs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, impacting over 24 million lives. As the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist, Delta Dental focused its community investments on expanding access to care, strengthening the oral health workforce, and advancing more connected, whole-person health models that integrate oral health and overall care delivery.
“These efforts build on Delta Dental’s long-standing commitment to community impact. Over the past 16 years, the organization has invested more than $2.4 billion nationwide to help improve oral and overall health care outcomes nationwide,” said Jones.
Key 2025 report highlights:
- More than $66 million invested in direct oral care, supporting preventive and routine services where care gaps are greatest
- Over $38 million invested in capital improvements at clinics and colleges and universities to strengthen care delivery and training infrastructure
- Nearly $23 million invested in dental workforce initiatives, including scholarships, training, loan repayment programs, and career pathways to expand access long term
- More than 38,000 employee volunteer hours dedicated to community service, extending impact of investments through hands-on engagement
- Nearly 1.5 million free or low cost dental screenings or exams delivered to help identify needs earlier and connect people to care
- One million oral health kits distributed, supporting daily preventive care in communities nationwide
The 2025 Community Impact Report includes national and state-by-state highlights, as well as examples of local partnerships and programs that are expanding access to prevention, treatment, and education.
To read the full 2025 Community Impact Report, visit www.deltadental.com/cir/.
About Delta Dental of Arizona
Delta Dental of Arizona is a health and wellness company providing affordable dental and vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state. Building on its reputation as the state’s largest and most experienced dental insurance provider, Delta Dental of Arizona’s mission is to create a path to better health and wellness. Since 2010, Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has given over $22 million to support oral health education, disease prevention and food assistance programs for underserved and uninsured communities across the state. For more information about Delta Dental of Arizona, visit www.deltadentalaz.com.
About Delta Dental Plans Association
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation’s largest dental benefits provider and offers the country’s largest dental network with approximately 151,000 participating dentists. Over the last 16 years, Delta Dental companies and their foundations invested over $2.4 billion to improve the oral and overall health of our communities.