Delta Dental to Distribute 20,000 Mouthguards to Middle and High School Sports Teams 

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is bringing back the Winning Smiles mouthguard program—an initiative designed to promote oral health safety among young athletes. Through this effort, Delta Dental will distribute 20,000 high-quality mouthguards at no cost to middle and high school sports programs across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

The program opens at 10 a.m. tomorrow—Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Athletic directors, coaches and school administrators can request free mouthguards by completing an online order form. Mouthguards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. There is no cost or obligation, and all orders will be shipped directly to schools or facilities free of charge.

About the mouthguards

The Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard offers twice the impact absorption of traditional mouthguards and is accepted by the American Dental Association. The mouthguards are designed for optimal performance and comfort, featuring:

• Breathable, comfortable design
• Hydrophobic material to prevent saliva absorption, ensuring longevity
• Patented fitting material for a custom fit, compatible with braces
• Thin design for ease of breathing, speaking and drinking
• Dentist-designed for superior protection
• Microwaveable for easy fitting and remolding
• Adult-sized, suitable for ages 11+ but can be trimmed to fit smaller mouths.

Eligibility and how to apply

The program is open to middle and high school sports teams in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Entries must be submitted by an official school representative, including coaches, athletic directors and administrators.

Each school may submit one entry per sport.

Entries will be accepted starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025, while supplies last.

Complete the online form with the following information:

• School name
• Address
• Sport requested
• Representative’s name and position
• Contact email and phone number
• Shipping address (if different from school address)

Each school can claim up to 100 mouthguards per sport. There is a minimum order of 10. Each school can enter once per sport. (For example, “football” is a single sport and can include freshman, JV, and varsity teams; “volleyball” is a single sport and can consist of freshman, JV, and varsity teams, etc.). Separate order forms are required for each sport. Entries will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Duplicate entries from the same team will be disqualified. Organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the giveaway at any time. By entering, participants agree to abide by the rules and decisions of the organizers.

For more information, visit Winning Smiles, starting tomorrow, July 15th.