Delta Dental of Washington

Thank you to the Puget Sound Business Journal for including me among these luminaries as a Director of the Year! Constance Rice, Jeff Raikes, John Oppenheimer, Laura Peterson, Mike Sotelo, Scott Armstrong, Chuck Arnold, Eric Sprunk, Beverly Anderson, Annette Bryan, Betsy Seaton and Sherilyn Anderson. Congratulations all! #corporatedirector #governance #PSBJ

Employers work hard to make sure their teams have the benefits they need to stay healthy, motivated, and productive. So, what would be the point if the benefits are too hard to actually use? I find that so many benefits companies have difficult and opaque processes that make it a chore to schedule appointments, find providers, and track claims. For that reason, if you want to really know how beneficial a benefits company really is, check their tools. Here are a few questions to ask when you're thinking about adding a benefit for your employees: 1. What online tools do they? Look to see if your benefit's website has tools to find care, track claims, or speak to a representative. 2. Where do you find the tool on their website? Make sure your employees won't have to dig just to track a claim or find a provider. 3. Who functions do their tools serve? A benefits company should have tools the serve their core purpose and mission - to help employees find care and stay healthy. Once you have the answers to these three questions, you'll have a better understanding of just how easy it will be for your team members to actually use the benefits your company provides. Looking for a great example of what a benefits tool should really look like? Take a look at this overview of Delta Dental of Washington's Find a Dentist tool.

Oral health has an enormous impact on our overall health and well-being

This weekend was an exciting celebration of health at any age! We are proud to partner with the Washington State Senior games. Our new Senior @toothfairywa tooth fairy Cynthia cheered on Track & Field participants over the weekend, assisting our team with promoting a healthy lifestyle and overall health for all. The Senior Games is a year-round effort to enhance wellness, and we are happy to support this mission. How amazing are these athletes?! #seniorhealth #healthylifestyle #oralhealth

Oral health is one crucial part of your overall health, especially as you age. That’s why we are dedicated to supporting and promoting initiatives that encourage all Washingtonians to take control of their overall health, throughout their entire lives. Here’s what that means. This year, we are supporting the WASHINGTON STATE SENIOR GAMES, an organization that encourages Washingtonians 50 and over to be active and build community through friendly competition. This year, competitors can participate in a variety of events from rock climbing to ballroom dancing, golf, and softball. We will be attending the track and field and pickleball events in July and August, to cheer on our community and to make sure our neighbors in the South Sound region have the information and resources they need to keep their bodies strong and their smiles healthy. Read more about the games and how we’ll be participating here! https://lnkd.in/g8yCCpmB #oralhealth #healthyliving #oralhealth #communityhealth #seniorliving

Juneteenth is when we acknowledge the day that the last enslaved people in the United States were notified of their freedom, 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation made it so. To many, Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day.   We’ve closed our offices today in recognition of the importance of Juneteenth.    We pay tribute to the significant contributions so many black and brown people have made. One example is Ida Gray Nelson Rollins, our country’s first female African American dentist. Dr. Rollins graduated from the University of Michigan College of Dentistry in 1890.   Although progress has been made, there is still much work left to do. The systemic barriers that exist in healthcare, including racism, are immense. Delta Dental is committed to working diligently toward a future in which all people can have access to good oral and overall health.   We wish you a joyous Juneteenth – an important day for each of us.  

Get ready to celebrate #Pride month with us! As part of our mission to increase access to oral healthcare with no one left behind, we’re proud to partner with organizations across the state that support, honor, and elevate #LGBTQIA+ people in their communities. In Seattle, we’ll be celebrating with @SeattlePride, beginning with their annual #PrideInThePark festival on June 1, and ending on the last day of the month with the Seattle Pride Parade. But that’s not all! We’ll be on the east side of the state, too. Join us in Riverfront Park in Spokane after the Spokane Pride parade to meet a real-life tooth fairy and win prizes! A healthy mouth is crucial for an overall healthy body. And all bodies deserve to be healthy. We are deeply committed to innovating oral healthcare coverage so that everyone has access to the care they need and recognize that the work must begin on the ground, in the community. If you want to learn more about who we’re partnering with, where you can go for health and wellness resources, and don’t want to miss any Pride events this year, visit our Pride page here! https://bit.ly/3WZnbPa

Now that observances of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr have ended, it is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our partnership with Muslim Housing Services (MHS) in Seattle. This month they set out to raise $50,000 to deliver food, in keeping with the spirit of Zakat al-Fitr, a tradition which asks celebrants to give what they can to help people experiencing food insecurity in the days after Ramadan and beyond. Since 1999, MHS has been a beacon of hope for low-income families, particularly refugees and immigrants, providing stable housing and empowering them towards self-sufficiency. We’re particularly inspired by MHS's housing-first approach, understanding that stable housing is crucial for fostering education, employment, and overall health. Health and housing are deeply interconnected, and @Delta Dental of Washington was honored to support MHS's mission for a more equitable society. Though Ramadan is over, we can continue to honor our neighbors and keep the thoughtful and generous spirit of Ramadan alive into the future by supporting organizations like MHS that make a difference. Learn more about their impactful work and how you can participate here: https://bit.ly/445XM7T #PostRamadanReflection #CommunityImpact #HousingFirst #DeltaDental #Seattle #SupportLocal #GiveBack

It’s here! We’ve officially published our annual Mission Impact Reflection. It’s where you can find out how we are working toward our mission of increasing access to oral healthcare, with no one left behind. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit oral healthcare benefits provider, we are deeply committed to partnerships and programs that enhance the oral and overall health of all Washingtonians. For us at @Delta Dental of Washington, being an oral healthcare leader means being a responsive community partner. We're thankful for the opportunity to support, reinforce, and invest in a holistic network of local organizations dedicated to a healthier Washington. Organizations like the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, Muslim Housing Services, the Salvation Army of Spokane, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (just to name a few) have proven to be indispensable and critical partners to our mission. Meanwhile, we owe a debt of gratitude to @Arcora Foundation of Delta Dental of Washington which has provided guidance and expertise in our ongoing effort to make the most positive impact possible. For the whole story of our year’s worth of community work, you can read more in our online Mission Reflection here! https://lnkd.in/gMfWWZJm

Washington dental professionals! Volunteer and mentorship opportunities are now open with the Delta Dental of Washington youth awareness program!  This is your chance to inspire the next generation of dental professionals through mentorship and hands-on workshops. Find more information and sign up here! Our Youth Awareness Program partners with local schools and community programs to inspire young people across the state to explore careers in dental health. The program focuses on reaching young people of color and other communities that have been historically underrepresented in the dental profession. It’s all part of our mission to disrupt, transform, and revolutionize the dental industry by increasing access to care for all Washingtonians.  If you’re passionate about sharing your love for dentistry and serving your community, sign up to be part of our pool of volunteers and mentors today! #volunteer #dentalcareers #communityimpact #washingtondentists