Friday, June 20, 2025
Wilmington, Del. (June 20, 2025) — Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (Highmark Delaware) and United Concordia Dental recently concluded a series of free mobile dental clinics held across the state in late April and early May for seniors with Highmark Medicare Advantage plans.
Dentists and dental hygienists from United Concordia’s network provided vital dental services, including exams, x-rays, cleanings, and fluoride treatments to hundreds of Highmark Medicare Advantage members. Participants requiring additional care were provided with listings of network providers to schedule necessary follow-up appointments.
"We are incredibly pleased with the positive response to these free dental clinics," said Tom Fitzpatrick, president of Commercial Business for Highmark Health plans. "These events allowed us to directly address the oral health needs of our Medicare Advantage members and connect them with valuable resources for ongoing care."
"Taking good care of your teeth and gums can lead to better oral and overall health at every life stage,” said Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, chief dental officer, United Concordia Dental. “That’s why we were pleased to partner with Highmark to bring these essential dental services to seniors in Delaware at no cost and help them be their healthiest."
The mobile clinics were held from April 22-May 1 in various locations throughout Delaware, including Dover, Lewes, Millsboro, New Castle, and Rehoboth Beach.
About United Concordia Dental
United Concordia Dental is a leading national dental solutions partner focused on providing access to personalized, high-quality, cost-effective dental care, with an emphasis on improving total health. Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pa., the company has more than 10.4 million members, one of the nation’s largest dentist networks, an AM Best “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating and licensed entities in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. United Concordia offers flexible benefit solutions and products that meet the unique overall health needs of customers of all sizes. For more information about United Concordia, visit UnitedConcordia.com.
About Highmark Inc.
An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Inc., together with its Blue-branded affiliates, collectively comprise the fifth largest overall Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization in the country with approximately 7 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and western and northeastern New York. Its diversified businesses serve group customer and individual needs across the United States through dental insurance and other related businesses. For more information, visit www.highmark.com.
For more information, contact
Suzanne Cibotti
United Concordia Dental
717-260-7549
suzanne.cibotti@ucci.com
Natalie Di Sabatino
Highmark Delaware
302-383-3798
Natalie.DiSabatino@highmarkhealth.org
