Archived News Releases

Archived News Releases

2022 News Releases

February

Children missing preventive dental checkups during COVID-19 pandemic

Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation and Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Announce New Oral Health Nitrous Oxide Sedation Initiative

Tooth Fairy gives Midwestern teeth a 61-cent raise

March

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awards $750,000 grant to fund interdisciplinary oral health care trial

Delta Dental of Illinois introduces virtual visits for 24/7 access to dental coverage

April

Over 50% of Illinoisans believe they've never been screened for oral cancer

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation Now Accepting 2022 Applications for H2O On the Go

Delta Dental of Illinois integrates DentaQual® dentist quality rating system

May

Mental health influences oral health

June

Delta Dental of Illinois, Foundation and partners give nearly $5 million in 2021

July

Delta Dental of Illinois announces smart new plans for individuals and families

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation provides free dental exams to children in Downers Grove

September

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation seeks applications for Community Grants 

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation provides free dental exams to children in Chicago 

October

Delta Dental of Illinois Top 20 Finalist for 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

67 Illinois schools to receive new water bottle-filling stations 

November

Captain Super Grin and Caz Cavity bring interactive oral health education to students statewide 

51 Illinois organizations receive grants to improve health care 

Health inequities prevent some Illinois children from accessing oral health care