EducationHistoric Grant to Support Forthcoming Center for Health Professions
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is thrilled to announce it has received a historic grant of $1 million from the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. to support the launch of CCM’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs in its Center for Health Professions, currently under construction. This grant, which marks the largest corporate foundation grant in CCM history, is offered in addition to Delta Dental’s $100,000 SMILE grant received in August of 2024 to underwrite the development and implementation of the two new dental programs.
“Delta Dental’s commitment to the dental profession and CCM will allow the college to prepare the next generation of dental professionals. Because of Delta Dental, future students will enter the medical/dental workforce equipped with the skills necessary to meet the dental needs in the region,” said Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM. “We can’t thank President and CEO Paul Di Maio and the entire Delta Dental company enough for this extraordinary gift.”
The Center for Health Professions at CCM is funded through support from the state and county thanks to Senator Joseph Pennachio, Senator Paul Sarlo, Senator Anthony Bucco, Senator Nicholas Scutari, former State Senator Steven Oroho and the Morris County Commissioners. Philanthropic support from partners like Delta Dental will help to equip the building with the latest and greatest technologies. Set to open in winter 2027, this 80,000 square-foot facility will feature innovative learning spaces and state-of-the-art laboratories that simulate today’s leading medical and dental centers.  Delta Dental’s grant will be instrumental in enhancing the new facility for the dental programs, with the intent to enhance public oral health and deliver accessible, high-quality preventive oral healthcare.