June 2006, Issue 9 

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In This Issue:
  • 2005 Annual Report Published
  • Benefits Managers Like Submitting Eligibility Changes Via Web
  • Better Benefits Require Evolving, Customizing
  • Reports Show Gains, Opportunities in Dental Benefits
  • Some of Nation's Biggest Companies Turn to Delta Dental
  • Phyllis Romaine Retires
  • Staff Spotlight: Maria Dicino
  • Foundation Grants $100,000 to Yale-New Haven Hospital Adult Dental Clinic; $15,000 to School-Based Dental Clinic
  • Golf Classic Update

2005 Annual Report Published
Called "Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things," Delta Dental's 2005 Annual Report highlights many of the community service projects supported by Delta Dental and our employees. For information about our 2005 business results, and how to order your free copy of the Annual Report, read on.

Benefits Managers Like Submitting Eligibility Changes Via Web
An informal survey found that benefits managers save time and reduce paperwork when they submit eligibility changes to Delta Dental online. For more findings, read on.
Better Benefits Require Evolving, Customizing
Delta Dental uses claims data to spot trends, identify emerging oral health challenges and determine the effectiveness of treatment protocols. This helps us modify coverage, develop new products and tailor dental benefits programs to meet our groups' needs. For more about how we develop customized dental plans, read on.
Reports Show Gains, Opportunities in Dental Benefits
Recent reports from the National Association of Dental Plans indicate that the dental benefits market continues to expand modestly, and new opportunities for brokers and consultants are expected this year. Most gains are in dental PPOs, with enrollment in DHMOs remaining steady. For more about this report, read on.
Some of Nation's Biggest Companies Turn to Delta Dental
More than 28% of the companies in the Fortune 500 offer dental benefits programs through Delta Dental. To find out why, read on.
Phyllis Romaine Retires
Phyllis Romaine, longtime Account Executive in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties retired in June. For more about her career, and her good-bye message to brokers, read on.
Staff Spotlight: Maria Dicino
Maria Dicino is our new South Jersey Service Coordinator. To find out more about Maria and her role at Delta Dental, read on.
Foundation Grants $100,000 to Yale-New Haven Hospital Adult Dental Clinic; $15,000 to School-Based Dental Clinic
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation's $100,000 donation to Yale-New Haven Hospital will be used to purchase dental equipment and supplies to upgrade the hospital's adult dental clinic. The grant to the Katherine Brennan School-Based Dental Clinic in New Haven will help the clinic provide dental care for underserved children. For more about these grants, read on.
Golf Classic Update
The Sixteenth Annual Delta Dental Classic is just days away. The event supports Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ), a non-profit organization that provides athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more about how you can support the Delta Dental Classic and Special Olympics New Jersey, read on.
 
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