The Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund is once again accepting applications from programs focused on inspiring school-aged children from historically underrepresented groups to explore careers in oral health
The Delta Dental Institute continued its commitment to diversifying the oral health workforce and promoting health equity by announcing its Oral Health Diversity Fund is once again accepting applications. This industry-leading fund invests up to $1 million annually in comprehensive solutions, innovative pilots, and scalable models that inspire school-aged children from historically underrepresented groups to pursue careers in oral health.
Research shows that racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals is linked to improved patient outcomes, but the current oral health workforce doesn’t accurately represent the diversity of the communities they serve.
“Young kids should know that the sky's the limit when dreaming of what they want to be when they grow up,” said Erik Montlack, president of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. “At Delta Dental, we are committed to encouraging those from all communities and backgrounds that they do belong in the dental industry. Through this investment, we plan to continue inspiring students with the opportunity to consider careers in oral health.”
The application period for this year’s Oral Health Diversity Fund is open from March 20 to May 31 at 5:00 PM ET.
• Those interested in applying to the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund can visit www.deltadentalinstitute.com/fund.
• Eligible applicants must be based in the United States, and may include 501(c)(3) organizations, private businesses, or limited or general partnerships.
• Information about last year’s Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund award winners can be found here.
This announcement is a continuation of the Delta Dental Institute’s Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign, which aims to increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups and supports programs that help diversify the oral health workforce through education, research, and community engagement.
Visit deltadentalinstitute.com for more information.
