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Lisa Ermak Nguyen
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517-381-4210 
lnguyen@deltadentalmi.com
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Helping minority-owned business thrive where they are

9/23/2020

Okemos, Michigan— Lifting up and supporting minority-owned businesses to secure the tools and access networks they need to succeed is no longer a pipe dream for Detroit-area entrepreneurs— it’s an action item.

Teachers of the Year hold virtual town halls for parents

8/19/2020

Okemos, Michigan—Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is partnering with the Michigan Teacher of the Year Network (MTOY) Network on a series of virtual town halls to give parents resources and reassurance as they and their children face a school year filled with uncertainty.

Grant supports Reach Out and Read initiative in Michigan, Ohio

8/19/2020

Okemos, Michigan— The Delta Dental Foundation today announced a grant to support the Reach Out and Read initiative to empower doctors to talk with children’s parents about the importance of making oral health and shared reading part of a healthy routine for young children during regular medical checkups.

Delta Dental Foundation increases COVID-19 emergency assistance funding to $600,000 due to increased need

5/29/2020

Okemos, Michigan—Due to an overwhelming need in the communities it serves, the Delta Dental Foundation upped its giving by $100,000 to assist those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

Nearly $90 million committed in relief from Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana

5/26/2020

Dentists across the nation have stepped up to volunteer their time, donate their equipment and temporarily close their practice doors during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, it’s time to give back to our dentists.

Delta Dental Foundation grants funding to 10 Ohio organizations providing food assistance

5/4/2020

Okemos, Michigan—Delta Dental Foundation announced the second round of recipients from its $500,000 COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Delta Dental Foundation announces first round of COVID-19 emergency assistance funding

4/8/2020

Okemos, Michigan—The Delta Dental Foundation announced its initial round of funding from its $500,000 COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Delta Dental Foundation opens $500,000 COVID-19 emergency assistance fund

3/30/2020

Okemos, Michigan—In this time of change and uncertainty, safety-net dental clinics and nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more than ever before.

Earl Major to lead human resources at Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana

1/23/2020

Okemos, Michigan— Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is pleased to announce the hiring of Earl Major as vice president of human resources. He began in the role January 20.

Delta Dental invests in startup to support healthy lifestyles through partnership with LEAP’s PROTO InsurTech program

12/13/2019

Leveling up its commitment to employee well-being, Delta Dental of Michigan is investing in LVLFi, an innovative startup designed to empower and encourage healthy lifestyles among employees.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana hires new VP to grow government programs

8/22/2019

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana has hired Kush Shaqiri as vice president of government programs. He began in the role August 12.

Delta Dental Foundation awards $150K to improve oral health in children and adults

3/28/2019

The Delta Dental Foundation recently awarded $150,000 in grants to community-based oral health programs and organizations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.