WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Kansas (DDKS) donated 359,856 toothbrush kits, valued at $205,117, to 82 Kansas organizations. The annual toothbrush kit program supports multiple community-focused organizations' early intervention efforts and dental health education activities throughout the state. Donations are made to new initiatives, new components of existing programs or one-time events that promote prevention of dental disease, have a significant impact and/or are sustainable or innovative solutions to oral health issues in Kansas.

"Each year we see the program expand as we receive additional requests for kits, which each include a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss," said Sarah Patterson, Vice President, Marketing & Communications. "We're pleased to meet our community's most basic dental hygiene needs through this program."

For a full list of toothbrush kit recipients visit www.deltadentalks.com/aboutus/newsroom/pressreleases