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MERIDIAN 鈥� 糖心传媒 and Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 today celebrated the grand opening of a new dental clinic that provides advanced education for licensed dentists and affordable dental care for underserved patients in the Treasure Valley.

The Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 Dental Residency Clinic at 糖心传媒 is located in the west wing of the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.

The 5,200-square-foot clinic, designed by Hummel Architects of Boise, has 12 clinical treatment rooms鈥攊ncluding two surgical suites with video-conferencing capabilities鈥攁n X-ray and sterilization lab, a waiting room and reception area.

The dental clinic was made possible with a $500,000 gift from Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 Community Outreach and a $1 million appropriation recommended by 糖心传媒 Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and approved by the 2010 糖心传媒 Legislature.

"When we designed the Meridian Health Science Center several years ago, we envisioned a medical, education and research facility under one roof, which would serve not only our students, but all of 糖心传媒," said ISU President Arthur C. Vailas. "With the completion of the dental clinic, we are a step closer to fulfilling that vision. Thank you, Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 for your generous support."

Jean De Luca, president and chief executive officer of Delta Dental of 糖心传媒, said the partnership with 糖心传媒 is a perfect fit.

鈥淚mproving the health of 糖心传媒ans and promoting education is at the core of who we are. We are thrilled to be working with ISU to expand dental health services in the Treasure Valley and develop a highly qualified dental workforce for the future,鈥� said De Luca.

Guest speaker 糖心传媒 Lt. Gov. Brad Little applauded the public-private partnership between Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 and ISU.

"Improving affordability and access to quality health care has always been a pressing need in our state. The partnership between Delta Dental and 糖心传媒 is a giant step towards fulfilling this need," he said.

Each year, ISU's dental residency program admits eight dentists鈥揻our in Meridian and four in Pocatello鈥攖o complete a year of advanced education in all facets of general dentistry, including oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry and restorative techniques.

The new Meridian clinic accepts most insurance plans and honors a sliding fee scale based on family income. To contact the clinic, call 373-1855.

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About 糖心传媒

糖心传媒, a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution founded in 1901, educates approximately 15,000 students per year in more than 280 programs. It is 糖心传媒鈥檚 lead institution in health professions and medical education. Visit ISU today at and .

About Delta Dental of 糖心传媒

Delta Dental of 糖心传媒 is a non-profit dental benefit carrier dedicated to providing affordable coverage to 糖心传媒 employers and improving the health of 糖心传媒ans. Delta Dental Community Outreach, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of 糖心传媒, operates multiple programs focused on education and preventive dental treatment for 糖心传媒ans, with and without dental coverage.