Delta Dental Plans Association

Did you know #Benefits can be a key tool for #Recruitment? Dental benefits may be especially important for some candidates — and they can also benefit you! Learn more. ??

Did you know that oral health and menopause are connected? A special edit of the film “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” offers important insights on how menopause impacts women’s oral health from Sarah Chavarria, CEO and President, Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, and Teri Barichello, DMD, Vice President and Chief Dental Officer, Delta Dental of Oregon and Alaska. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gciJ8zUb Now streaming on PBS.org, the groundbreaking documentary aims to empower and educate the estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause by 2025. You can also learn more at TheMFactorFilm.com.

This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report that reveal more adults are motivated to practice preventive oral health care. Notably, 91% of adults say that saving money and avoiding unforeseen costs is a good reason to maintain their dental hygiene, which is up over last year (87%). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3rjzpEk

Today is #WorldMenopauseDay, and Delta Dental is helping spotlight the connection between oral health and menopause in the documentary, “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause,” which premiered on PBS yesterday. The film is a groundbreaking documentary that empowers and educates the estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause by 2025. Sarah Chavarria, CEO and President, Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, and Teri Barichello, DMD, Vice President and Chief Dental Officer, Delta Dental of Oregon and Alaska, are featured in the film, sharing compelling insights into how menopause impacts women’s oral and overall health. Stream “The (M) Factor” on PBS.org and check local listings for additional air dates. Learn more about this often-overlooked topic here: https://lnkd.in/gw2xTBHQ #TheMFactorFilm #ShreddingTheSilence #IamMoreThanMenopause #OralHealth #WomensHealth #DeltaDental #Menopause #MenopauseAwareness

Mark your calendars for October 17! The groundbreaking documentary “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” will empower and educate the estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause by 2025. The documentary will feature compelling insights into how menopause impacts women’s oral and overall health from Sarah Chavarria, CEO and President, Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, and Teri Barichello, DMD, Vice President and Chief Dental Officer, Delta Dental of Oregon and Alaska. Watch “The M Factor” premiering on October 17 on PBS (check local listings) and streaming on PBS.org. You can also learn more at TheMFactorFilm.com. #TheMFactorFilm #ShreddingTheSilence #IamMoreThanMenopause #OralHealth #WomensHealth #DeltaDental #Menopause #MenopauseAwareness

We’re thrilled to share that Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA) has been Certified? by Great Place To Work? for a second year in a row. ?? This prestigious certification recognizes employers who create outstanding employee experiences, and it is a testament to our incredible team who make DDPA a truly special place to work. #GPTWcertified #GreatPlacetoWork #Teamwork #CompanyCulture

We are honored to have just been named one of the 2024 recipients of the esteemed Baldrige Performance Excellence Award, recognizing our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. One of only five companies in the United States to receive this honor in 2024, and the first ever in New Hampshire, it is an exciting day for every single member of the Northeast Delta Dental Team! https://lnkd.in/eg534UPs

Support your #Employees health with these three tips for #EmployeeWellness. The results in productivity may surprise you.

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate and honor the history, cultures, and achievements of the Indigenous people. One meaningful way to recognize the community is by supporting a brighter future. Organizations such as the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) are helping build the next generation of Indigenous people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. Formed in 1977, AISES offers financial, academic, professional, and cultural support to Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands. Delta Dental was a proud sponsor of the AISES National Conference in San Antonio earlier this month. Please consider contributing to this organization at aises.org/support. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativesInSTEM

We're thrilled to announce $980,000 in funding to the newest class of awardees from the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund — the first national fund aimed at inspiring school-aged children from historically underrepresented groups to pursue a career in oral health. These programs pave the way for a new generation of diverse oral health professionals by providing students from underrepresented communities with mentorship, educational resources, and immersive opportunities. ? ?? Congratulations to this year's six awardees: American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships, Inc. NAF National Dental Association, Inc. Planet Smilez Inc. Society of American Indian Dentists Learn more about the 2024 Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund awardees ?? https://lnkd.in/gtVw-746 #DiversityInDentistry #OralHealth #Mentorship #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthEquity #FutureDentists #STEM #Education #OralHealthWorkforce