ANNUAL REPORT - Delta Dental of Arizonadeltadentalaz.com/documents/FoundationAnnual2013.pdf ·...

trustANNUAL REPORT

Dear friends and supporters,

It’s easy to tell you that you can trust us. But at Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, we take that a step further and actually show you. We can show you the work we do with your donations, the lives we’ve changed, the smiles we’ve created. It’s not a brief story, but we think every piece is important, so we’ve spread it out over 13 months.

We know teeth. As the Foundation arm of the top dental benefits company in the state, we work alongside dental health professionals every single day. But Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is much more than that. It’s more than cleanings. It’s more than cavities. It’s more than reminding everyone to floss once a day. We focus on the big picture of oral health in Arizona and work on making a difference in our communities.

We grant money to dental clinics, dental schools, portable dental services, anti-tobacco campaigns, and programs for pregnant women. We give toothbrushes to children who share one with their brothers and sisters and have never had their own. We fix a smile, improve a life and move the needle.

Our mission is to support the improvement of oral health in Arizona. That singular focus drives every decision we make and action we take to find the best ways to serve our communities. You can trust us to know where the need is greatest and how to serve it. You can trust us to make the best use of your donation.

We enlist the help of our board members, our donors, volunteers, dentists, hygienists, educators and industry specialists. It’s thanks to the support of people like you that we are able to make the most impact, affect the most positive change.

As you read each month, I trust that you will enjoy learning about the stories behind the smiles.

Truly,

Sandi Perez, Ph.D. Delta Dental of ArizonaVice President of Communications and Community Benefit

Candice Wiest West Valley National Bank

LETTER FROM DR. SANDI PEREZ BOARD OF DIRECTORS2012 – 2014 2015 – 2017

Publisher: Sandi Perez, Ph.D. | Editor: Barb Kozuh | Concept and Design: Jayne Flax | Design: Ashley Cappellazzi

At Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, we value trust. We believe there’s nothing more important than being reliable, honest and effective. But we know that trust has to be earned. That’s why we work so hard to be the best at what we do. We understand the gaps in Arizona’s oral health landscape and address them.

We ask the right questions and get answers. Trust our passion, our focus, our dedication and commitment to serve our communities.

We want you to trust Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.

STAFFAshley Cappellazzi Marketing Coordinator

Barb Kozuh Fundraising and Events

Judy A. White, RDH, MPH Oral Health Program Officer

Sandi Perez, PhD Delta Dental of Arizona

Xavier Ortega TreasurerBJ Cecil Trucking

Keith Gauzza SecretaryHenry Schein Dental

Kathy LaVoy, RDH, PDHC, MEd Vice-ChairPhoenix College

James Davis, DDS Chair

Felix Durazo Chair National Bank of Arizona

Keith Gauzza Henry Schein Dental

Allan Allford PresidentDelta Dental of Arizona

Allan Allford PresidentDelta Dental of Arizona

Fred Olsen, DDS

Fred Olsen, DDS

Karen Berrigan, DMD Vice-Chair

Kathy LaVoy, RDH, PDHC, MEd Phoenix College

Alisa Diggs, MPH, PA-C Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Xavier Ortega BJ Cecil Trucking

Rebecca KenyonSecretaryUBS Financial Services

Rebecca KenyonUBS Financial Services

Alison LundArizona Diamondbacks

Alison LundArizona Diamondbacks

Richard Fefer, DDS

Sandi Perez, PhD Delta Dental of Arizona

Phil Santucci, DDS, MS

Felix Durazo Treasurer National Bank of Arizona

Rob MapleFirst Edge Solutions

Rob MapleFirst Edge Solutions

Susan Fry, MPH SPF Consulting

Alisa Diggs, MPH, PA-C Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Duch BakerBlack Gould & Associates

Tali CollinsThe Best Law Firm

Richard Fefer, DDS

Susan Fry, MPH SPF Consulting

Tim Wilson, DDS Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Tim Wilson Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

3M ESPE DENTAL PRODUCTSALLAN & DEBBIE ALLFORDAMERICAN EXPRESSMARK & ALANNA ANDERSONANTHEM GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBAPACHE WELLS GOLF CLUBARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT & SPAARIZONA BROADWAY THEATREARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSARIZONA SCIENCE CENTERARIZONA SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONASPEN VALLEY GOLF CLUBATLASTA CATERINGBABBO ITALIAN EATERYBIANCO RESTAURANTSTHE BODY SHOPBOULDERS GOLF CLUBCANYON CAFÉCARLIFECARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILLCENTRAL ARIZONA DENTAL SOCIETYCHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIXCHRISTO'S ITALIANO RISTORANTECOLDWATER ARIZONA GOLF CLUBTALI & SEAN COLLINSTHE CORNER BAKERYDELTA DENTAL OF ARIZONADESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUMFIRST THINGS FIRST

FOOTHILLS GOLF CLUBFRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TALIESIN WESTLESA FRITZGRAYHAWK GOLF CLUBNICOLE GRIFFINSTACEE GROSSHANSASHLEE HACKNEYDR. DALE & TERESA HALLBERGPHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNALIMAGES BY MELINDAIMG SPORTS MARKETINGFERGIE JENKINSLAKE POWELL NATIONAL GOLF COURSEL'AUBERGE DE SEDONA RESORTLOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUBALISON LUNDMAJERLE'S SPORTS GRILLKATHY MORROWMUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONANATIVE NEW YORKERNYPD PIZZAOAKCREEK COUNTRY CLUBDR. FRED & KIMBERLY OLSENOUTBACK STEAKHOUSEPAPAGO GOLF CLUBDRS. SANDI & JON PEREZTHE PHOENICIAN RESORTPHOENIX ART MUSEUMPHOENIX COYOTES

PHOENIX MERCURYPHOENIX SUNSPHOENIX SYMPHONYPRESCOTT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBPUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUMQUINTERO GOLF CLUBTHE RIM GOLF CLUBTHE RITZ-CARLTON MARANATHE RITZ-CARLTON DOVE MOUNTAINROMANO'S MACARONI GRILLROSIE McCAFFREY'S IRISH PUBSANDERSON FORDSEAMUS McCAFFREY’S IRISH PUBSHEMER ART CENTERSHERATON CRESCENT HOTELSONORAN DENTAL DESIGNSTEVE'S GREENHOUSE GRILLTALKING ROCK GOLF CLUBTATUM RANCH GOLF CLUBTITO’S HANDMADE VODKATHUNDERBIRDS CHARITIESTOTAL WINE & MORETHE TURFUSA BASEBALLWHISPERING PINES BED & BREAKFASTWIGWAM GOLF RESORT AND SPADON WILLIAMSWIST OFFICE PRODUCTS

3M ESPE DENTAL PRODUCTSDR. JOE ABDELNOURACCUTRONAFFILIATED PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY &

ORTHODONTICSALLAN & DEBBIE ALLFORDMARK & ALANNA ANDERSONDR. MARK ANTHONYARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSARIZONA TRANSITIONSDUTCH & MARTHA BAKERSTEPHEN BARNESDR. ANGELA BASKINDR. TAMANA BEGAYDR. DOUG BEISCHELDR. KAREN BERRIGANBEST LAW FIRMJUDY BLACKWELLMATT BRADFORDLAURIE BRIXIUSDR. ROB BUCHJIM BUHRJOSEPH & HEATHER BULLDONELL CAREYDR. & MRS. DON CARLSONDR. ANNETTE CARRILLODR. JOHN CARSONDR. JEFF CARVERCBIZ, INC.DR. RICHARD & SUSAN CHAETCOLGATE ORAL PHARMACEUTICALSTALI & SEAN COLLINSKEVIN CONNOLLYDR. DALE DAVISDR. JIM DAVISDAVID & SHANNA DAYTOMMIE DECANODELTA DENTAL OF ARIZONA

DELTA DENTAL OF ILLINOISDELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSINDEMANDFORCEDENTAL SERVICES GROUPDENTAQUESTDR. JEFFERY DERICKSONALISA DIGGSBLAKE DIJKMANDR. DICK DIJKMANDREW DIJKMANJONAS DIJKMANDR. JASON & ANGEL DITTBERNERFELIX & KAREN DURAZOJAMES DWYERPHYLLIS ERNSTDR. KIMBERLY & RICK FEEDR. RICHARD & HELENE FEFERCHARLOTTE FEISTDR. RICHARD FELDHAKEFIRST EDGE SOLUTIONSFOREVER YOUNG FOUNDATIONDR. STEVAN FORNEYMICHAEL & JEAN FRIEDRICHSMIGUEL GALEANOBEN GARRARDDR. CHARLES GATTIKEITH & DEBBIE GAUZZAGENERAL DYNAMICS C4 SYSTEMSDR. RUSSELL GILPATRICKJOHN GLADDENBERNARD GLOSSYJOHN GRIFFINGRINS DENTAL AND BRACESDR. BRANNON GUNNELLASHLEE HACKNEYDR. DALE & TERESA HALLBERGTHOMAS HARDGEDR. WESLEY HARPER

PATRICIA HARRISDR. BRIEN & JENANN HARVEYHENRY SCHEIN DENTALTARA HODGESDEBORAH HOLADAYELAINE HUGUNINDR. STEVEN HYMOVITCHIMG SPORTS MARKETINGTOBYN INGEBRIGTSONTIM IRONSJOHN C. LINCOLN HEALTH NETWORKJOHN JOHNSONDR. AMAN KAPURREBECCA & STEVE KENYONMIKE KOHLERJAY & MELINDA KOLKERDR. SAMEET KOPPIKARBARB KOZUHMICHAEL & CHERYL KRIEGELMIKE LANZIERIKATHLEEN LaVOYDR. CHRIS LEWANDOWSKILEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBERCRAIG & EVA LIVESAYDR. ALAN LONGFELLOWDAWN LORENZODR. CHARLES LUCEROALISON LUNDDR. GAYLE LUNDTVEDTMARK LUNDTVEDTTANNAZ MALEKZADEHDR. TIMOTHY & LINDA MANGELSDORFDR. ALVIN & HELGA MATTHEWSDR. SHAWN MCFARLANDDR. RON MCINNESDR. JOHN MEHLEMDR. JASON MELASHENKOMENLO GROUP REAL ESTATE

MERCERNADINE MEUXMIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF

DENTAL MEDICINEMONIQUE MILLANDR. GARY MILTONKENDIS MUSCHEIDPAUL NASHNATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONANORTHERN TRUST BANKDR. SHANNON OBERNUEFEMANNOFF MADISON AVE.DR. BRUCE OKUNDR. FRED & KIMBERLY OLSENLANCE OLSONSHARI OLSONXAVIER & CINDY ORTEGAJOHN OSTAFFCREG & SONDRA OSTLERDR. MORRIS OSWALDOWENS AND BONDELLSTEPHEN OWENSPACIFIC DENTAL SERVICESBRANDON PAOLETTIPATTERSON DENTALDRS. SANDI & JON PEREZSUSAN & CHRISTOPHER FRYPHOENIX COYOTESPHOENIX SUNSDR. JEFFREY & DARLENE PICOTRACY POWERSPRACTICE STRATEGIESPRIMUS PHARMACEUTICALSADMIRAL WILLIAM & JAN PUTNAMDR. PEGGY RAMSEYERDRS. KIRK & JESSICA ROBERTSONDR. RONALD ROCKDR. DON ROGERS

DR. THOMAS ROGERSDR. JOYCE & JAY ROSENTHALROSENTHAL CHIANG DENTISTRYDR. ROBERT & ELIZABETH RUGECHERYL RUGGIERODR. PHILLIP & ANGIE SANTUCCIDR. BRADLEY SCOTTSEAMUS McCAFFREY’S IRISH PUBSEPTODONTSMARTHEALTH/SMART PRACTICESNELL AND WILMERSOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITSLETITIA SOZAANNIE SPARKSF DALE STEVENSPHILIP & DIANE STOKERSTONE LAW GROUPDR. JOHN SWAINDR. RAYMUND TANAKATRACEY THOMPSONTHUNDERBIRDS CHARITIESGERI TOMPKINSUS BANKMEGAN VROOMANIRENE WANWELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL BANKGAIL WIDNERCANDACE & RAY WIESTDR. BRIAN & DAWN WILLIAMSDR. TRAVIS WILLIAMSDONNA & PETE WILLINGWILLIS OF ARIZONA, INCDR. BRIAN WILSONDR. TIM & AMANDA WILSONWIST OFFICE PRODUCTSZ DENTAL

2012–2013 IN KIND DONORS

A LEADER IN GIVING TO OUR COMMUNITY

2012–2013 DONORS

2013 TOTAL GIVING $710,000

32%

25%18%

16%

6% 3%

2012 TOTAL GIVING $733,752

39%

17%12%

12%

3%

18%

KEYCLINICS

SEALANTS

EDUCATION

PREVENTION

DENTAL SUPPLIES

ORAL HEALTH EVENTS

THANK YOU TO...

WWW.DELTADENTALAZ.COM/FOUNDATION

Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has been a catalyst and leader in oral health issues for our state since the Foundation was established in 1997. Expanding the number of qualified dental hygienists in the workforce, specifically by investing in the Rio Salado College of Dental Hygiene, was an early goal.

However, over the years, the focus has shifted as Arizona’s children and youth ranked consistently low on most oral health indicators. The Foundation Board of Directors has responded by funding best-practice services, such as school-based dental sealant efforts and fluoride programs to prevent dental decay and promote good oral health practices, in an effort to improve access to preventive dental care for children, youth and pregnant mothers.

DECEMBER 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

14

7

21

28

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

3

17

10

24

31

6

20

13

27

Until all Arizonans are free from dental disease, Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation will work to be a significant and stable source of funding for a range of oral health programs throughout the state.

You have helped do just that, in one way or another, or you wouldn’t have received this calendar. But one of the simplest things you can do to help ensure the Foundation’s sustainability is to donate to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program.

Arizona tax laws allow you to donate to Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and receive credit back on your tax return of up to $200 for single taxpayers or $400 for taxpayers filing jointly. You donate to us and you receive it back on your tax return – please participate. For more information, go to deltadentalaz.com/foundation.

Your participation is vital to help the Foundation provide funding to critically important oral health programs in Arizona.

BE SUSTAINABLE

Christmas DayChristmas Eve

Hanukkah begins

New Year’s Eve

trust us to

JUANITA

GOT BRACES IN 1987LOST RETAINER IN 1990DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION SINCE 2009


DID YOU KNOW?IF YOU DON’T FLOSS, YOU MISS CLEANING 40% OF YOUR TOOTH SURFACES.

SPREAD THE WORD

JANUARY 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

11

4

18

25

13

6

20

27

2

16

9

23

30

12

5

19

26

1

15

8

22

29

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

31

Communication is a major focus at the Foundation. We want you to know what we’re doing to improve oral health; see the good work of the organizations receiving funding with your donations; understand how we’re raising money and appreciate the results created with your support.

One way we raise money is by participating in Birdies for Charity, a fundraising program run by the Phoenix Thunderbirds at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This involves getting pledges for every birdie hit during the tournament. 15% of the funds collected are matched by the Thunderbirds and we use the funds to continue our good work. The Foundation literally reaches hundreds of thousands of people through this program and during the Phoenix Open. Swing by our booth at the Open and see us!

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

Foundation board member, Tali Collins, helps distribute tooth brushes at the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

trust us to

ALLAN

STARTED GOLFING AT AGE 10 HAD BRACES AT 52BECAME FOUNDATION PRESIDENT IN 2011


“IF YOU SEE A FRIEND WITHOUT A SMILE, GIVE THEM ONE OF YOURS.”

–PROVERB

FEBRUARY 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

15

8

22

3

17

10

24

6

20

13

27

2

16

9

23

5

19

12

26

4

18

11

25

7

21

14

28

One of our favorite months of the year at the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is Children’s Dental Health Month – and it’s celebrated daily in February at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The Foundation sponsors this month-long event at the museum to provide oral health programming and education for both children and adults.

Pediatric dentists informally meet with parents while children make “tooth fairy wands” out of toothbrushes. Children and adults learn about proper tooth brushing, see puppet shows and, of course, visit with the Tooth Fairy. All parents and children get to create their own Smiles Bags by selecting a toothbrush, floss and paste when they leave. We never tire of hearing little ones tell us how much they love their Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation toothbrush!

KEEP OUR KIDS SMILING

Valentine’s Day

Presidents’ Day

National Toothache Day

Tooth Fairy Stroll and National Tooth Fairy Day at CMOP

CELEBRATE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH WITH US AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIXCheck www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org and www.deltadentalaz.com/foundation for dates and times of scheduled events! Our celebration ends with the Tooth Fairy Stroll on February 28. Grab your tiaras and tutus — we’ll see you there!

Children pose with the Tooth Fairy at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix for Children’s Dental Health Month.

trust us to

RACHEL

GREW FIRST TOOTH AT 6 MONTHSLOST FIRST TOOTH AT 5MET THE TOOTH FAIRY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX IN 2014


Grantee Luncheon at Tempe Center for the Arts

MARCH 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

15

8

22

29

3

17

10

24

31

6

20

13

27

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

4

18

11

25

7

21

14

28

START THE CONVERSATION

Share a Smile DayNational Dentist’s Day

World Oral Health Day

trust us to

We want oral health to be a priority in Arizona, so we start conversations on Facebook, we post photos and stories of our grantees and fundraising efforts. We send Cavity-Free Press newsletters out multiple times each year to keep you informed of our latest efforts and fundraising plans. We send email blasts with the latest community information so we can all be better informed.

Communication is a major focus for us. We want you to know what we’re doing to improve oral health, to see the good work of the organizations that receive funding with your donations; understand how we’re raising funds and to see the results created with your help.

So we urge you to join our conversation, like our page, share a post, make a comment, sign up for our newsletter and email blasts. We want to improve the smiles in our community. Together, we can make a bigger difference.


TASHA

FLOSSED EVERY DAY SINCE AGE 8BECAME A DENTAL HYGIENIST IN 2002LIKED THE FOUNDATION FACEBOOK PAGE IN 2013

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUSpeak up, mouth off, say what’s on your mind. It’s time to make oral health a priority in Arizona.Let’s talk teeth. Join the conversation today.facebook.com/DDAZFoundation

Delta Dental’s Claims and Customer Service Departments started the conversation on Facebook to improve oral health in Arizona.

KNOW THE ORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY

Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is embedded in Delta Dental of Arizona, the leading dental benefits company in the state. The company, incorporated in 1972, established the Foundation in 1997. Since the beginning, we have benefitted by learning about dentists giving back to their communities throughout the state.

Kathy Morrow leads the Professional Relations team, who travel throughout the state meeting with dentists, their office employees and learning of challenges these dentists face in their communities. For us, this connection to the Foundation is invaluable to helping us reach into all communities.

It’s important to us to get involved by joining coalitions and meeting people throughout the state who are focused on improving the oral health of their piece of Arizona. These networks and associations make everyone’s work more impactful and connected.

Kathy Morrow, DDAZ Director of Professional Relations, at the 2014 Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Golf4Smiles Tournament.

KATHY

VISITED THE DENTIST FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 4CHIPPED HER TOOTH PLAYING SOFTBALL AT 16WORKED AT DELTA DENTAL SINCE 1999

APRIL 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

12

5

19

26

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

13

6

20

27

2

16

9

23

30

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

Easter Sunday

trust us to


DID YOU KNOW?AN ELEPHANT'S TOOTH CAN WEIGH OVER 6 POUNDS AND MEASURE ONE FOOT ACROSS.

MAY 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

10

3

17

12

5

19

26

1

15

8

22

29

11

4

18

25

14

7

21

28

13

6

20

27

2

16

9

23

30

GIVE BACK 100 PERCENT

24

31

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Golf4Smiles Tournament at Grayhawk Golf Club

trust us to

VISITED DENTIST FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 4GOT FIRST DENTAL CROWN AT 16GOLFED IN FOUNDATION GOLF4SMILES TOURNAMENT ALL 10 YEARS

Not many organizations can say that 100% of your donation goes directly to charity. Delta Dental of Arizona is grateful to be one of the few. The Foundation’s administrative costs are funded by the parent organization, Delta Dental of Arizona. Salaries, computers, office space and supplies are funded by them, ensuring that every cent of your donation can go where it is needed most.

The annual Golf4Smiles Tournament, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation, raises nearly $100,000 which goes directly to provide dental sealants, fluoride varnish, dental screenings, educational programs and a wide variety of integral services and supplies to populations that need it most.

We hope you’ll join us at Grayhawk Golf Club on May 6, 2015 to tee it up for teeth!

Over 200 golfers participated in Golf4Smiles in 2014 and raised nearly $100,000 which was distributed in grants to 28 organizations


MARK

DID YOU KNOW? THIS IS WHAT A $500 GOLF DONATION CAN DO

50Children can have fluoride varnish applied to their teeth to prevent tooth decay

400 Families receive toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss

10Uninsured students receive dental screenings and sealants on chewing teeth to protect them from decay

JUNE 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

14

7

21

28

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

3

17

10

24

6

20

13

27

INCLUDE ALL ARIZONANS

Father’s Day

trust us to

MARIA

LOST FIRST TOOTH AT 5HAD FIRST CAVITY FILLED AT 6TEETH AND MOUTH SCREENED THROUGH FOUNDATION PROGRAM IN 2011

Our name, Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, emphasizes how important we feel it is to reach out to all four corners of the state to improve oral health. As Arizona is a tapestry of cultures, ethnicities and traditions; all of which, literally, impact oral health, the Foundation seeks organizations offering dental education, services and programs to reach those who need it most.

We fund preventive programs in small towns across Arizona whose populations have limited access to dental care, but can be served with portable dental programs, tribal health initiatives, training programs for health care workers in rural counties, even home visitation programs for high risk families.

We feel it is imperative to reach all Arizonans, whether with screenings or Smile Bags or preventive care until we eliminate oral disease in the state of Arizona.

The Foundation funds screening and fluoride programs for preschool and school-aged students throughout the state.


“IF YOU DON’T START OUT THE DAY WITH A SMILE, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO START PRACTICING FOR TOMORROW.”

–UNKNOWN

JULY 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

12

5

19

26

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

31

13

6

20

27

2

16

9

23

30

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

Independence Day

trust us to

A major part of the work we do is learn, listen, participate and engage with organizations throughout the state providing oral health services. And we learn about the communities not just from dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. We learn about clinics in rural areas, government and tribal oral health programs, mobile and portable dental services, inter-professional coalitions – any group intent on improving oral healthcare in Arizona.

It’s important we know the leaders and experts in the dental landscape in Arizona so our grantmaking is effective, meaningful and impactful.

In 2012, we awarded $733,752 to 25 organizations and in 2013, $710,000 was awarded to 37 organizations. More than 275,000 lives were positively affected by this funding. That’s why we take this responsibility so seriously.

Keith Gauzza, DDAZF board member and Grants Committee member, awards a $14,985 grant at the 2014 Grants Award Luncheon.


MAKE AN IMPACT

KEITH

BRUSHED TEETH 2X EVERY DAY SINCE 1974LOST FRONT TOOTH IN A FOOTBALL GAME AT 18AWARDED FOUNDATION GRANTS SINCE 2007

SAY CHEESE! THE CALCIUM AND PHOSPHORUS FOUND IN CHEESE IS HEALTHY FOR YOUR TEETH – IT REDUCES THE PH LEVEL IN PLAQUE AND RE-MINERALIZES THE ENAMEL.

AUGUST 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

9

2

16

11

4

18

25

14

7

21

28

10

3

17

24

13

6

20

27

12

5

19

26

1

15

8

22

29

CONTINUE SPREADING SMILES

23

30 31

National Tooth Fairy Day

trust us to

JUAN

GOT BRACES AT 12TOOK SON TO DENTIST AT AGE 1ATTENDED FOUNDATION GRANT WORKSHOPS IN 2014


GREW FIRST TOOTH AT 5 MONTHSBRUSHED TEETH WITH MOM SINCE AGE 1RECEIVED FOUNDATION SMILE BAG AT CHURCH IN 2013

Toothbrush. Toothpaste. Floss. These are all of the basic supplies for good oral hygiene. We want all families to have them and know how to properly use them to protect their smiles. Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation provides “Smile Bags” with these essentials to families across the state.

In the last two years, more than $130,650 in supplies were donated to nonprofit organizations, which in turn distributed them to deserving families across the state.

Nonprofits request Smile Bags for clinics, school-based programs, food banks, a wide variety of outreach programs such as health fairs, domestic violence prevention programs, plus many, many other vital programs throughout the state.

To learn more about our Smile Bag Program, please visit deltadentalaz.com/foundation for more information.


trust us to


DAMIEN

A Navajo boy dressed in native ceremonial attire was excited to receive toothbrushes at the Navajo Cancer Conference.

BY THE NUMBERSAN AVERAGE ADULT HAS 32 TEETH. THAT NUMBER INCLUDES 4 WISDOM TEETH. WE HAVE 8 INCISORS, 4 CANINES, 12 MOLARS AND 8 PRE-MOLARS. DOGS HAVE 42 TEETH, CATS HAVE 30 TEETH, PIGS HAVE 44 TEETH, AND AN ARMADILLO HAS 104 TEETH.

GINGER

HAD BRACES AT 45HAD HER WISDOM TEETH REMOVED AT 21BECAME A MOLAR COALITION MEMBER IN 2009

SEPTEMBER 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

13

6

20

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

CONNECT AND COLLABORATE

27

Labor DayWorld Oral Health Day

Yom Kippur

trust us to


“A SMILE IS A CURVE THAT SETS EVERYTHING STRAIGHT.”

–PHYLLIS DILLER

The oral health landscape in Arizona is ever-changing. We make a concerted, strategic effort to learn all about what is happening in the community – from the services of embedded, integrated dental programs and safety net clinics; to the goals of oral health coalitions. It could be a new funding partner for a small nonprofit, a new piece of dental equipment or the latest grant opportunity. Our board and staff have a broad and deep knowledge of the industry.

We spend time visiting sites, participating in oral health events, attending coalition meetings and meeting new program managers to expand knowledge, to build bridges and to connect people throughout the state. These connections foster collaborations that can only help improve the oral health of Arizonans.

The Foundation sponsors events like New Leadership, New Vision for Arizona Philanthropy, hosted by Arizona Grantmakers Forum in 2014.

OCTOBER 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

11

4

18

25

13

6

20

27

2

16

9

23

30

12

5

19

26

1

15

8

22

29

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

31

TEACH WHAT WE KNOW

Columbus Day

Halloween

World Smile Day

trust us to

FRED

LOST FIRST TOOTH AT 7GRADUATED DENTAL SCHOOL IN 1983BEEN ON THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS SINCE 2010

Knowledge is the groundwork for Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. Learning, listening and talking about oral health is critical. Foundation board members like Dr. Fred Olsen share their knowledge by volunteering at local dental clinics. It’s why we share funding ideas with other nonprofits, and why the Foundation sponsors philanthropic events.

The Foundation holds workshops each year teaching nonprofits what is expected in our grant proposal and providing technical assistance to potential grantees. We explain how to include oral health education in their programs and expand their services to include dental programs. We suggest ways to collaborate with other groups to create greater impact. We truly want to teach others what we know to better their own community.


HUG YOUR HYGIENIST!October is National Dental Hygene Month. For more facts visit our Facebook atfacebook.com/DDazFoundation.

Judy White, Oral Health Program Officer for the Foundation presents a grant workshop at Sun Life in Casa Grande in 2014.

FOLLOW UP AND FOLLOW THROUGH

KATHY

FIRST CAVITY FILLED AT 8HAS BEEN A DENTAL EDUCATOR SINCE 2008OVERSAW 18 GRANTEE SITE VISITS IN 2014

NOVEMBER 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

15

8

22

29

3

17

10

24

6

20

13

27

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

4

18

11

25

7

21

14

28

Thanksgiving Day National Flossing Day

trust us to

A site visit to NAU’s Dental Hygene Dept., which provides preventive services to American Indian youth residents at the Kinlani Home.

The Foundation Grants Committee, a large and committed subset of the Board of Directors, works diligently to read scores of grant applications each fall. There are a multitude of questions that arise from reading the applications. Each question is asked; each answer is communicated. We are dedicated to this process as it is integral in making the most informed decisions possible with your donations.

Each February, after funds have been distributed to organizations throughout the state, every group is monitored by staff and board members to ensure each grantee uses the funds as outlined in their grant proposal. This process ensures the greatest impact from the grants, making your dollars work as vigorously as possible to create the necessary change for better oral health for Arizona.


IT’S THE SEASON OF GIVINGYOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE. KEEP US IN MIND FOR YOUR TAX CREDIT DONATION. 100% GOES TO ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN AZ.

DECEMBER 2015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

13

6

20

1

15

8

22

29

4

18

11

25

14

7

21

28

3

17

10

24

31

2

16

9

23

30

5

19

12

26

BE THERE IN THE FUTURE

27Christmas Eve

New Year’s Eve

Christmas Day

trust us to

FELIX

HAD WISDOM TEETH REMOVED IN 2014VISITED DENTIST 3X A YEAR SINCE 1985BEEN CHAIR OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD SINCE JANUARY 2014

Whether the economic indicators fall or rise, the Foundation wants the community to trust that leadership, advocacy and funding will be available. Therefore, the Board of Directors established an endowment fund projected to provide stable and increasing grantmaking funds into the future.

This is a deliberate, strategic plan ensuring our mission will be fulfilled. It is important to continue supporting a wide range of evidence-based strategies such as school-based dental sealant programs, safety net clinics, community health centers and educational programs across the state. We want the community to feel confident they can count on Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation to provide support for oral health education, programs and services now and in the future. We will always strive to improve oral health in Arizona.

Dr. Ken Snyder teaches a patient proper brushing techniques at the St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic, a long-time Foundation grantee.

Hanukkah begins


WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2016!

602.938.3131 | 5656 W. Talavi Blvd. | Glendale, AZ 85306www.deltadentalaz.com/foundation

ANNUAL REPORT - Delta Dental of Arizonadeltadentalaz.com/documents/FoundationAnnual2013.pdf ·...

Documents

Transcript of ANNUAL REPORT - Delta Dental of Arizonadeltadentalaz.com/documents/FoundationAnnual2013.pdf ·...