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“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health

January 14, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Colorado dentist Jeanette Courtad knew this feeling all too well. Dr. Courtad has been the dentist at the Colorado School of Mines Student Health Center since 1999 and was formerly a volunteer teacher at the … [Read more...]

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Do Expiration Dates on Dental Products Matter?

January 7, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Expiration dates for milk and meats are entirely different than those on lotions and lipsticks. With the exception of medication, product expiration dates aren’t federally regulated. Some dental products have expiration dates and some don’t. It’s important to know which to pay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health & Wellness

Cosmetic Dental Procedures Classified: What Cosmetic Dentistry Means for Your Insurance

December 24, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Cosmetic dental procedures, like cosmetic makeup, exist to change the way the mouth looks. Learn more about what classifies a dental procedure as cosmetic.

From whitening teeth to getting braces and bridges, how does your coverage work when it’s classified as cosmetic dentistry? Here’s a breakdown of the basics: First things first. The American Dental Association (ADA) defines cosmetic dentistry work as: “Services provided by … [Read more...]

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Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

December 17, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Teaching younger kids to floss may seem nearly impossible right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health (and why their favorite dance is so funny)! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun

Advancing Policy to Improve Oral Health

December 12, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Communities help us understand the challenge of accessing, understanding and valuing the importance of good oral health care. With our healthcare structure divided between medical and dental care, patients are challenged to get their needs met. Unfortunately, dental benefits are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Foundation

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