Ryan Health Receives $125,000 Grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to Provide Dental Care to Our Senior Patients

NEW YORK CITY — The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded Ryan Health a grant of $125,000 to provide needed dental care to our underserved senior patient population. One of the first community health centers in the US, Ryan Health addresses health inequities and disparities among communities traditionally facing barriers to care, and ensures that comprehensive primary care services, including dental care, are available to all our patients.

This 2025 Delta Dental grant award provides funding for:

• Offsetting the cost of unreimbursed dental visits for older adults 50 to 64 years of age and senior patients 65+ years of age (who have Medicare, but do not have supplemental dental insurance);

• Equipment Ryan Health needs to replace or purchase as older equipment breaks down; and

• Updated software and related items for digital imaging technology equipment at all four Ryan Health dental sites.

Ryan Health addresses the oral health needs of older adults through senior care dental programming that removes obstacles to dental care for them, including education, health access, transportation, and financial assistance. Many seniors face financial difficulties, and the cost of dental care can be a significant deterrent, especially since traditional Medicare, in general, doesn't cover dental services.

“Dental care is a core component of primary care, and something seniors often overlook or cannot afford,” says Dan Pichinson, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryan Health. “We appreciate the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation for continually recognizing the work Ryan Health does to expand dental care among our patients.”

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About Ryan Health

Ryan Health (formerly The William F. Ryan Community Health Network) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Manhattan that has been providing high-quality, comprehensive and affordable primary care to New York’s diverse and underserved communities since 1967. Ryan Health’s tagline, “Caring for New York. Here for you.” unites its network of 13 not-for-profit sites. These include seven community health centers, three school-based centers, a community outreach center, a satellite Emotional Wellness Center location, and a fully-equipped mobile health center, which together share a common mission, supported by the founding principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Ryan Health’s team of over 350 members play an integral role in caring for over 52,000 patients annually. Ryan Health is a proud recipient of federal grants to support its projects and programs. For more information about this funding, please visit our website at www.ryanhealth.org.