Community Outreach

Every year, millions of school hours are lost due to dental disease. That’s why Delta Dental of Idaho has Grins on the Go—a mobile dental clinic providing free cavity prevention services to income-qualifying elementary and middle school students across the state. During each visit, professional hygienists apply fluoride varnish and dental sealants to help protect young smiles and keep kids in the classroom.

As part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s community outreach efforts to improve the dental health of all Idahoans, the GrinWell for You program provides income-qualifying adults with an opportunity to receive dental benefits at no cost to them. Qualifying adults receive $1,850 in free dental care the first year and then have the option to purchase a subsidized preventive plan to maintain their oral health. Delta Dental of Idaho pays over half of the premium.

Delta Dental of Idaho’s Oral Health Grant Program supports initiatives that improve dental infrastructure, expand workforce capacity, and increase access to high-quality oral health care across the state. We aim to reduce oral disease through education, prevention, and treatment. For more information on eligibility, timeline, and application process visit our grants page.

Tooth decay is the most comon childhood chronic disease and sugary drinks are a major contributor. Delta Dental of Idaho’s Rethink Your Drink grant program helps schools promote healthy hydration by providing water bottle filling stations to K-12 schools across Idaho. Recipient schools also receive water bottles, dental care kits, and an educational toolkit.

To learn more and apply, visit our program details and application page.

Girl Scouts can work on their creativity and scouting skills while learning how oral health connects to overall health with the Delta Dental of Idaho Smile Squad Patch Program.

Scouts will explore good dental habits, conduct fun oral health experiments and uncover the hidden sugars that can harm teeth. They will also learn why daily brushing and flossing are essential for a healthy body and mind.

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Delta Dental of Idaho’s Land of Smiles program brings oral health education to life for kindergarten through third-grade students. This free, interactive virtual experience features Captain Super Grin and Caz Cavity, who teach kids about healthy dental habits, tooth-friendly foods, and the importance of visiting the dentist—all in a fun and engaging way!