Delta Dental invested $1.9 million in programs supporting veterans in 2025
Delta Dental honors veterans by advancing access to oral health care nationwide
CHICAGO — Nov. 11, 2026 — This Veterans Day, Delta Dental honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and recognizes the importance of ensuring they have access to the care and resources that support their health and well-being.
For many veterans, accessing dental care remains a challenge. Of the nearly 9 million veterans receiving care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), only about one in four are eligible for dental benefits. These gaps are particularly challenging for older veterans, those with lower incomes, and those who experience homelessness, and can contribute to broader health challenges.
“Veterans have given so much in service to our country, and they deserve access to care that helps them live healthy lives,” said James W. Hutchison, President and CEO of Delta Dental Plans Association. “This Veterans Day, we are proud to honor those who have served and reaffirm our longstanding commitment to supporting veterans and the community partners working every day to improve their access to oral health care.”
Last year, the Delta Dental companies and their foundations invested $1.9 million in programs serving veterans. Through community partnerships, those efforts brought care and services to 36,880 veterans.
Across the country, Delta Dental supports veteran-focused initiatives centered on three areas:
- Expanding access to dental care through community-based and charitable programs.
- Addressing whole-person health and social needs by connecting oral health with nutrition, care coordination, and other supportive services.
- Collaborating with community-based organizations to strengthen care networks and reach veterans where they are.
To learn more about how Delta Dental is supporting veterans, visit DeltaDental.com/cir/veterans.
About Delta Dental Plans Association
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest dental benefits provider and offers the country's largest dental network with approximately 153,000 participating dentists. Over the last 16 years, Delta Dental companies and their foundations invested over $2.4 billion to improve the oral and overall health of our communities.