WELLESLEY, Mass., May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., has given
$30,000 to the Interfaith Dental
Clinic in Tennessee. The donation
supports Interfaith's mentorship programs, which are designed to
help local students develop careers in oral health, and help
increase access to dental services for low-income families in the
state. Part of the donation also supports Interfaith's recent
fundraising gala. As the largest provider of Medicaid dental
benefits in the country by membership, DentaQuest is committed to
broadening access to dental care for communities that need it most.
Interfaith Dental is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization
that serves vulnerable populations to help them achieve and sustain
a healthy smile.
"Affordable, quality, oral health care should be accessible for
everyone," said Steve Pollock,
president, Dental, Sun Life U.S. "The health workforce shortage is
being felt nationwide. Addressing it long term starts with support
in our local communities to engage, educate and enable the dentists
and hygienists of tomorrow. Supporting the Interfaith Clinic's
student mentorship program will help increase the number of
providers treating Tennesseans most in need, and we are proud
to contribute to that effort."
"We are grateful for the continued support DentaQuest has
provided for the last decade, helping us serve the people of
Tennessee who need better access
to oral health care," said Dr. Rhonda
Switzer-Nadasdi, CEO, Interfaith Dental. "DentaQuest is
helping grow the number of dental providers in the state,
supporting Medicaid populations and making it easier for these
communities to get and stay healthy."
DentaQuest has helped more than one-million Tennessee Medicaid
members find a 'Dental Home,' establishing relationships with a
primary dental provider who can provide ongoing care for children
and families. DentaQuest's Dental Home model fosters a
compassionate relationship between provider and patient, giving
children and their families access to regular dental services and
getting them the right care at the right time. To learn more about
the DentaQuest Dental Home model visit:
https://www.dentaquest.com/en/news-and-resources/improving-oral-health/dental-homes.
About DentaQuest
The Sun Life U.S. dental business,
including DentaQuest, is dedicated to improving the oral health of
all through purpose-driven, outcomes-based solutions. We make
dental benefits better for everyone through Preventistry® – an
inclusive approach centered on preventive, quality care, expanded
access and solutions built on valued relationships across the
health care ecosystem. We manage dental and vision benefits for
approximately 36 million Americans. For 30 years, we have delivered
cost-effective benefit plans and services for employer groups,
individuals, health plans, and government-sponsored dental
programs. We are the largest Medicaid and CHIP dental benefits
administrator in the U.S. by membership. We also support direct
patient care through an expanding network of 80 dental practices in
underserved communities across the United
States. Learn more about the Sun Life U.S. dental business
at www.Sunlife.com/dental and www.DentaQuest.com.
Media contact:
Devon
Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
781-800-3609
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