Our commitment to improving oral health extends beyond the dental office and into communities across South Dakota. Through programs such as oral health outreach, the mobile dental program, and prevention clinics, we work to connect individuals and families with education, preventive care, and essential dental services. Explore our impact summary infographics to see how these efforts are making a difference in communities throughout the state.
Delta Dental of South Dakota
Mobile Program
The mission of our Mobile Program is to help children who don't have access to dental care.
About our Mobile Program
Our passion to help kids, especially those least able to access or afford dental care, is why our Mobile Program serves more than 2,500 kids across South Dakota every year.
The program's dental truck is a fully equipped mobile dental clinic that provides preventive, diagnostic, and restorative care. Delta Dental of South Dakota manages, operates and staffs the mobile trucks. Local community agencies act as site partners to host a truck visit, and local sponsors contribute a modest stipend for the visit. The trucks have visited 91 communities across South Dakota and provided more than $38 million in care since the program began.
Dental hygienists and community health workers based on the state's Native American reservations also provide preventive care and oral health education. This facet of the Mobile Program has provided more than $8 million in preventive care to over 16,000 kids.
Care provided through the Mobile Program is at no cost to the child or family. No insurance is necessary.
Interested in having us visit your community? We have resources to help you request and plan for a truck visit.
