As Medicaid unwinding continues, Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and its Foundation are helping Henryetta residents access critical oral healthcare resources, regardless of their insurance coverage status.
As Medicaid unwinding continues, Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) and its Foundation are helping Henryetta residents access critical oral healthcare resources, regardless of their insurance coverage status.
Estimates show that 300,000 Oklahomans will lose coverage by the time SoonerCare renewal reviews are complete. This estimate, in addition to the existing 600,000 uninsured Oklahomans, means nearly a quarter of the state’s population will lack coverage and accessibility to necessary health and dental care.
“As the state’s only not-forprofit dental benefits provider, our mission at Delta Dental of Oklahoma is to advance the oral health of all Oklahomans - including those who do not have dental insurance,” said John Gladden, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “Our Foundation has a number of resources available to ensure Henryetta residents have access to compassionate, quality care.”
The DDOK Foundation maintains the Resource for Dental Care Guide, a comprehensive directory of free and low-cost dental clinics and programs across the state that provide critical services. The Guide includes clinics located as near as Henryetta and covers important information like cost structures, offered services, hours of availability and more that patients can utilize to find the clinic that best fits their individual needs.
Additionally, Delta Dental’s Helpline connects patients with experienced Dental Care Navigators dedicated to assisting low-income, underinsured or uninsured patients. The navigators help guide individuals through dental referral and care systems to connect them to available resources. Delta Dental of Oklahoma also has an Urgent Care Fund available to provide financial assistance to qualifying uninsured patients. Oklahomans in need are encouraged to call the Helpline at 405-607-4747 to speak to a Dental Care Navigator and determine eligibility for financial assistance.
“Every Oklahoman deserves access to the dental care needed to live a healthy, productive life,” said Terrisa Singleton, director at the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation. “Our comprehensive dental care resources are just a few of the ways we empower patients to take control of their oral health and help those who need it the most.”
