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Delta Dental of Arizona continues evolution to health and wellness company through new headquarters, strategic investments
This past spring, Delta Dental of Arizona, a health and wellness company providing affordable dental and vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state, relocated its headquarters to 14850 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 400, on the southwest corner of Greenway Pkwy. and Scottsdale Road. The 13,400-square-foot space is designed with flexibility and innovation in mind. “This move means more than a simple change of zip code. As we continue our transformation from a single-line insurance company to a multi-line health and wellness company, it is critical to have a physical presence where other such organizations reside,” said Michael Jones, president and chief executive officer of Delta Dental of Arizona. In addition, according to Jones, the move was made with Delta Dental of Arizona team members, current and future, in mind. “It was also a priority to adapt our layout to modern work practices. As a result, our new space is designed for greater efficiency and collaboration,” said Jones. The new suite features fewer traditional offices and more meeting spaces, from conference rooms to huddle zones, to fit the team members’ varied needs. Each huddle or meeting room is named to honor a health and wellness pioneer, with a focus on diversity and increasing other’s access to health equity. When a guest enters each room, they are able to scan a QR code and learn about this individual’s pioneering work and lasting impact. The design also provides a central hub for gatherings and connections. “It is also outfitted with state-of-the-art technology that will make working and sharing information among team members seamless, driving more efficiencies in how we support our customers, members, providers and brokers,” said Jones, adding that visually the space also features a “living wall” of lush greenery, which illustrates the organization’s commitment to growth and health. It also has a “word wall” at the entrance, an art installation that depicts our mission, vision and values for the public to see. These values include integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion and care. The move is just one major step in a series of major moves from the health and wellness company. Also this spring, Delta Dental of Arizona announced that effective April 1, 2024, most plans will give children and adults with special health care needs access to increased benefits, including additional dental visits to increase patient and caregiver comfort and set treatment expectations; up to four dental cleanings in a benefit year; extra chair time for
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treatment delivery modifications necessary to accommodate patients with sensory sensitivities, behavioral challenges or other barriers to treatment; and use of anesthesia to provide dental care, which may include up to four units of anesthesia, when necessary. Delta Dental of Arizona also recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix to create Arizona’s first-ever Oral Health In Medicine Initiative (OHMI). The partnership — made through a $850,000 investment by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation — will increase oral health education for all medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is expected to launch in the 2024-2025 academic year, which commenced in July. It is estimated that upon completion of the program, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix graduates will be able to make a positive impact on up to 180,000 patients per class, per year. And in just the past few weeks? To increase awareness of the important role that mouth guards play in sports safety and to ensure access to affordable, high-quality mouth guards, Delta Dental of Arizona is launching its first retail mouth guards to protect athletes of all ages and levels. The Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard is designed to protect athletes with twice the impact absorption of traditional mouth guards. They have a patented fitting material that makes speaking, drinking and breathing easier while providing a remoldable, braces-friendly fit. Additionally, the Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard is an ADA accepted product, which means it has demonstrated safety and efficiency in alignment with ADA requirements. To kick off the campaign, the organization partnered with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) to provide 120 mouth guards to high school girls’ flag football participants at a sports combine in Scottsdale on August 3. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to promoting oral health and safety among young athletes. Partnerships like this allow Delta Dental of Arizona to support local communities, encourage healthy lifestyles and ensure that young athletes can play safely and confidently,” said Jones. Finally, since 2010 alone, Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has given more than $18 million to support oral health education, disease prevention and food assistance programs for underserved and uninsured communities across the state.
For more information about Delta Dental of Arizona, visit deltadentalaz.com.
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