DELTA DENTAL OF TENNESSEE


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Locations: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, MICHIGAN, WYOMING, BALLARD, INDIANA, OHIO, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Healthy Smiles” Educational Campaign

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation , today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation , today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228363799/en/
    “I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Healthy Smiles campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee,” said Jeff Ballard, President & CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee.
  • To access the “Healthy Smiles” PSAs, educational materials, and other resources in one place, visit the Delta Dental of Tennessee Kids Corner.
  • Along with its corporate foundation, Smile180, Delta Dental of Tennessee donated more than $4.0 million in funding and in-kind services to over 100 organizations in 2023.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.

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  • This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.
  • Delta Dental along with the company’s philanthropic arm, the Smile180 Foundation , supports the state’s dental colleges, children's hospitals, free and reduced-cost dental clinics, and other like-minded charities.
  • Kids Dental Day: In partnership with the Nashville Sounds, Neighborhood Health, Meharry College of Dentistry, and Jet Dental, Delta Dental of Tennessee presents Kids Dental Day in the summer to give kids access to free dental screenings and cleanings.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 200,985 providers serving more than 538,819 locations.

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Jeff Ballard Assumes President & CEO Role

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Jeff Ballard, CPA, CGMA, has formally taken on the role as Delta Dental of Tennessee’s new CEO, the company announced.

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  • Jeff Ballard, CPA, CGMA, has formally taken on the role as Delta Dental of Tennessee’s new CEO, the company announced.
  • Ballard joined Delta Dental in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and was elevated to president in 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240103799393/en/
    Jeff Ballard, President and CEO, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am honored to lead an organization that works every day to help improve the health of all Tennesseans,” said Ballard.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 443,000 locations.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Launches Annual Holiday Campaign With $75,000 Pledge to Children's Hospitals Across Tennessee

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven children’s hospitals across the state.

Key Points: 
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven children’s hospitals across the state.
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee is the state’s largest independent dental benefits carrier with 1.4 million lives covered.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 443,000 locations.
  • With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves.

Phil Wenk to Retire as CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee and become President of the Company’s Charitable Foundation; Jeff Ballard Named Successor

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today announced that Dr. Phil Wenk will retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on December 31, 2023.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today announced that Dr. Phil Wenk will retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on December 31, 2023.
  • Jeff Ballard, CPA, current president and CFO of Delta Dental, will succeed Wenk and become president and CEO effective January 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829965953/en/
    Jeff Ballard (left), president and CFO of Delta Dental, will succeed Dr. Phil Wenk (right) and become president and CEO effective January 1, 2024.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Wenk joined Delta Dental in 1997 after practicing dentistry for 20 years and has led the company as President and CEO since 2000.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Introduces Enhanced Special Health Care Needs Benefit

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

To help expand access to dental care for individuals with special health care needs, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is introducing enhanced benefits and a new training program for providers.

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  • To help expand access to dental care for individuals with special health care needs, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is introducing enhanced benefits and a new training program for providers.
  • Beginning January 1, 2024, children and adults with special health care needs will have access to expanded benefits through the Delta Dental network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626218136/en/
    From Left to Right: Adam Germek, Special Olympics of Tennessee; Adam English, Nashville Sounds; Booster; Mike Sweet, Special Olympics of Tennessee Athlete; AJ Lawhorn, Special Olympics of Tennessee Athlete; Marshall Molar; Jaxon Lawhorn, Special Olympics family member; Natalee Kamau, Special Olympics of Tennessee; Phil Wenk, DDS, Delta Dental of Tennessee; Jeff Ballard, Delta Dental of Tennessee; Shirley Lawhorn, Special Olympics family member; and Santiago Allaria, Special Olympics of Tennessee.
  • “Dental care is critically important to overall health, but rarely is a hospital the best place to receive that care.

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Have a Healthy Smile” Campaign

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation, today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee’s charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation, today announced the launch of a statewide oral health education campaign in partnership with PBS KIDS stations across Tennessee.
  • To access the “Have a Healthy Smile” PSAs, educational materials, and other resources in one place, visit the Delta Dental of Tennessee Kids Corner .
  • With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves.
  • Along with its corporate foundation, Smile180, Delta Dental of Tennessee donated more than $5.4 million in funding and in-kind services to over 110 organizations in 2022.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Launches 10th Annual Holiday Campaign With $75,000 Pledge to Children's Hospitals

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 9, 2022

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its 10th annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven childrens hospitals across the state.

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  • Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) today launched its 10th annual holiday campaign, pledging a collective $75,000 in donations to the seven childrens hospitals across the state.
  • Tennessee has the 10th highest pre-term birth rate in the country; in 2021, one in nine babies born in the state was pre-term.
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee is the states largest independent dental benefits carrier with nearly 1.4 million lives covered.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 437,000 locations.

Gilda’s Club, Delta Dental of Tennessee Partner to Raise Awareness of Cancer that Kills One Person Every Hour of Every Day

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Steve Travis was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2012, and underwent surgery, chemo, radiation, and recovery into 2013.

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  • Steve Travis was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2012, and underwent surgery, chemo, radiation, and recovery into 2013.
  • Gilda\xe2\x80\x99s Club and cancer support at no cost is made possible by generous partners like Delta Dental and we are so grateful for this collaboration.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 332,000 locations.
  • With the simple mission of ensuring healthy smiles, Delta Dental of Tennessee works hard to help members of the communities it serves.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Gifts $1.2 Million to Tennessee Dental Clinics

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental), Tennessee's largest independent dental benefits carrier, today announced the donation of $1.2 Million to Tennessee dental clinics via its charitable arm, Smile180 Foundation.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental), Tennessee's largest independent dental benefits carrier, today announced the donation of $1.2 Million to Tennessee dental clinics via its charitable arm, Smile180 Foundation.
  • "At Delta Dental of Tennessee, we know that a beautiful and healthy smile makes a huge impact on self-esteem and success in careers and school," said Dr. Phil Wenk, CEO and president of Delta Dental of Tennessee.
  • Delta Dental of Tennessee is the state's largest independent dental benefits carrier with more than 1.2 million lives covered.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 154,000 providers serving more than 332,000 locations.