May 3, 2010

Superhero to Visit Over 2,000 Children in Eastern Idaho

Alligator Sidekick Helps Teach Basic Dental Hygiene

Captain Supertooth, a professional actor dressed as a muscular molar with six-pack abs and a cape, will use his superpowers to teach over 2,000 Idaho kindergartners, 1st, and 2nd graders next week to be “superheroes” when caring for their teeth. Fighting cavities is a reality for many children. Read more...

April 30, 2010

Idaho Foodbank & Delta Dental Join Forces to Help Idaho Families

Backpack program helps hungry children get weekend meals

Imagine if you had to go an entire weekend without a meal. Before the Idaho Foodbank Backpack program, that scenario used to be reality for many Idaho children. Read more...

March 9, 2010

Tamara Chafin Brandstetter Announces Retirement After 29 Years

Jean De Luca Named Successor

Tamara Chafin Brandstetter, Chief Executive Officer and President of Delta Dental of Idaho, the state’s oldest, most experienced dental benefits carrier, announced her retirement this week after nearly 30 years. Delta Dental of Idaho’s Board of Directors appointed Jean De Luca, Delta Dental of Idaho Marketing Manager, as the new President and CEO. Read more…

February 27, 2009

Delta Dental Community Outreach announces $500,000 gift to Idaho State University

Money slated to relocate dental residency clinic to Meridian

Delta Dental Community Outreach, a philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Idaho, has donated a $500,000 gift to Idaho State University to help fund an advanced dental residency clinic at ISU’s new health sciences center in Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive. Read more…

December 15, 2008

Elementary Students Receive Early Gift This Holiday Season

Helping to Prevent Cavities For Years to Come

Some Oregon Trail Elementary students in Twin Falls are receiving an early gift this holiday season. As part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Community Outreach program, Oregon Trail 2nd and 3rd graders have the opportunity to receive free dental sealants at their school, helping to prevent cavities for several years or more. Read more...