Delta Dental of Idaho Awards Grants to Strengthen Oral Health Across the State

Selected organizations will undertake projects improving care delivery, prevention, and oral health outcomes.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delta Dental of Idaho, the state’s leading individual dental benefits carrier, announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 Oral Health Grant Program. Grants were awarded to four nonprofit organizations supporting community-based initiatives that strengthen dental infrastructure, expand access to care, and improve oral health outcomes for underserved Idahoans.

2025 Grant Recipient Organizations and Programs:

• Desert Sage Health Centers
  Supports the redesign of a pediatric dental operatory at the Mountain Home clinic, creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for young patients.

• Harmony Health Foundation
  Launches Smiles Connected Idaho, a saliva-based teledentistry pilot improving access to oral health assessments for underserved communities.

• Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
  Implements Start Smiling Idaho, an oral health education and prevention pilot integrated into Early Learning Collaboratives across the state.

• Wellness Tree Community Clinic
  Upgrades essential dental exam room equipment, expanding the clinic’s capacity to serve low-income and uninsured patients.

A committee of Delta Dental senior leaders and an external dental professional evaluated submissions based on clearly defined needs, objectives, mission alignment, and relevance to historically under-resourced communities.

“These organizations are doing essential work to reach Idahoans who face significant barriers to oral health care,” said Heather Brown, senior director of oral health and community outreach. “Delta Dental of Idaho is proud to support their efforts to ensure more children, adults, and families receive the care and prevention services they need.”

About the Delta Dental of Idaho Oral Health Grant Program

Delta Dental of Idaho provides grant funding to organizations that advance oral health through infrastructure improvements, expanded access to care, education, and prevention efforts. These investments reflect the organization’s mission to improve the oral and overall health of Idahoans through community partnerships and prevention-focused programs. Last year, the not-for-profit invested more than $2 million in community outreach initiatives. Learn more at deltadentalid.com/Community-Outreach.

About Delta Dental of Idaho

Delta Dental of Idaho is the leading dental benefits carrier in the state, providing quality, affordable dental plans for both companies and individuals. We are a not-for-profit organization seeking to improve the dental health of all Idahoans through our plan offerings and community outreach programs. Nationally, Delta Dental member companies provide coverage to more than 80 million Americans. For more information, visit deltadentalid.com.