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UTHSC College of Dentistry Dean, Russell Gilpatrick, DDS, (center) accepts a dollar from Henry Ramer, DDS, (right) representing the UTHSC Dental alumni, and a matching dollar from Phil Wenk, DDS (left), representing the Delta Dental of Tennessee challenge gift.

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Delta Dental of Tennessee has been committed to advancing and promoting the improvement of oral health in Tennessee since 1965. We are honored to contribute to organizations and programs such as the University Of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation, many free and reduced-cost dental clinics across the state, among others.

Delta Dental of Tennessee places a great emphasis on giving back to local communities. The following organizations have received grants and/or volunteer support from our employees:

• Al Menah Shrine Circus
• American Cancer Society
• American Red Cross
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Community Youth Outreach Program
• Concerned Dental Professionals
• Country Music Marathon
• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
• Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation
• Habitat for Humanity
• Interfaith Dental Clinic
• Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
• Les Passees
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• March of Dimes
• Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
• Middle Tenn. Council of Boy Scouts
• Monroe Harding
• Ronald McDonald House
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Tennessee Performing Arts Center
• The Jason Foundation
• The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
• United Way
• University of Tenn. College of Dentistry

…among others, To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we are launching 45 years. 45 grants., a community grant program to provide support for oral health and children’s initiatives.
Visit the 45 years. 45 grants. page to learn more