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Delta Dental’s Summer of Smiles Delivers Oral Health Essentials Across Massachusetts
Employees delivered 5,000+ dental hygiene kits to local nonprofits serving families in need
BOSTON — Oct. 7, 2025 — As we head into fall, Delta Dental of Massachusetts is celebrating a summer of impact and the donation of more than 5,000 dental hygiene kits to nonprofits in 29 cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The company’s Summer of Smiles program invites DDMA employees to donate up to 100 kits each to a local nonprofit organization of their choice, helping expand access to essential oral health supplies in communities across Massachusetts.
“The impact of Summer of Smiles reflects both the hard work of our employees and our commitment to building a healthier Massachusetts,” said Erik Montlack, President of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. “Access to dental care is essential for healthy communities, and Delta Dental is committed to empowering smiles and improving oral health across the Commonwealth.”
The dental hygiene kits include a mesh bag filled with adult toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and an oral care flyer in English and Spanish. Dental kits reached over 29 cities and towns in Massachusetts, including Harwich, Fall River, Boston, Lawrence, Lowell, Gloucester, and Worcester.
“We are grateful to be included in the program and know that dental health is a critical component of overall health, something we'll get to reinforce with the children and adults who receive these kits! Thank you for helping us encourage healthy habits with the children we serve,” said Deanna Dywer, Marketing and Communications Senior Director for Horizons for Homeless Children.
— Deanna Dywer, Horizons for Homeless Children
Visit empoweringsmiles.org/community to learn more about how Delta Dental of Massachusetts is empowering better oral health — and overall health — in the communities we serve.
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About Delta Dental of Massachusetts
Delta Dental of Massachusetts (www.deltadentalma.com), the largest provider of dental benefits in the state, is a leader in innovative programs that improve the overall health of members, prevent oral disease and reduce health care costs for employers, groups and individuals. Headquartered in Charlestown, Mass., Delta Dental of Massachusetts, a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association (www.deltadental.com), covers more than 2 million people.
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