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  • Bost, Inc. Receives $20,040 Grant from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Bost, Inc. Receives $20,040 Grant from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to Advance Oral Health for Individuals with Disabilities
    Fort Smith, Arkansas — March 17, 2026 — Bost, Inc. is proud to announce it has received a $20,040 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to transform oral health care for individuals with disabilities. This funding will provide caregivers with essential tools and education, helping ensure those we serve don’t fear or do without compassionate, effective dental care.

    As part of this initiative, Bost will host an innovative training session on April 17, 2026, led by Dr. Jacob Dent, widely known as The Special Needs Warrior. Dr. Dent brings expertise in proven desensitization techniques and practical strategies designed to overcome the unique dental challenges faced by people with disabilities. This training will empower caregivers to assist in delivering better oral health outcomes and reducing barriers to care.

    “Partnering with Dr. Dent allows us to break down barriers to oral health,” said Katie Raines, CEO of Bost, Inc. “Our goal is simple: every individual should have access to dental care without fear or overstimulation. This grant is a critical step toward that vision.”
    For more information about Bost, Inc. and its programs, visit www.bost.org

    About the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
    The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation is on a mission to transform the state’s oral health through collaboration, innovation, education and service. Since 2015, the Foundation has contributed an average of $1 million per year to local communities to support oral health education, prevention and treatment programs. More information is available at www.deltadentalar.com/foundation.

    Media Contact:
    Jeanne Hill
    Bost, Inc.
    479.652.4553
    jhill@bost.org

    Bost, Inc. Receives $20,040 Grant from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation