Serving Our Community

We are committed to doing all we can to improve the quality of life in our communities, with a priority on oral health. In 2010, we provided funds totaling more than $100,000 for dental and community relations projects.

Major projects included support for:

• The inaugural New Mexico Mission of Mercy, which provided free dental care to 2,200 New Mexicans during a two-day clinic.
• The Van Buren Middle School Dental Clinic program which gives dental hygiene students from the University of New Mexico exposure to community based facilities, while simultaneously providing middle school students with oral health education, dental cleanings and exams.
• The Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless project provides dental care for the homeless in the region. By providing dentures to help improve smiles and the chance of getting a job, Delta Dental aids in the ongoing effort to help individuals return to a poverty-free life.
• Special Olympics New Mexico—Healthy Athletes Special Smiles provides an opportunity for Special Olympians participating in summer games to receive a dental exam and oral health instruction.

We also continue to support a variety of community organizations and causes such as the New Mexico Healthy Aging Collaborative, Meals on Wheels, the Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation, Leadership New Mexico, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, and many others.
 

New Mexico Mission of Mercy: