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The Silent Health Assassin | Periodontal/Gum Disease Attacks the Whole Body

May 24, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, can affect more than your mouth. Learn more about the negative side effects gum disease can have on your entire body.

In the past, many people separated the health of their mouths from the health of their bodies. Today, there is a better understanding of the connection between the two. You cannot have a healthy body with an unhealthy mouth, particularly when it comes to certain oral health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Health

The Connection Between Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 24, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

Doctor holding a heart pillow.

*Updated September 2025 Did you know your heart and your smile are more connected than you might think? Taking care of your teeth isn’t just about avoiding cavities. Having good oral health also plays a role in keeping your heart healthy. Your body’s systems work together … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

Building Healthy Smiles and Strong Readers: Raising a Reader Aspen to Parachute’s Partnership with Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation

April 24, 2023 By Mara Holiday

Raising a Reader Aspen to Parachute is a nonprofit organization serving the Roaring Fork Valley that provides preschool and kindergarten students with entertaining, educational, and engaging books to read at home, thus building important parent-child bonds. Suzanne Wheeler-Del … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Foundation

Meet the Dentist: Dentists are just like you!

April 18, 2023 By Social Media Collaborative

Getting to know your dentist can help ease dental fear and anxiety. We sat down with a practicing dentist to discuss tips to feel more comfortable at dentist appointments and his favorite candy.

If you or a loved one has a fear of the dentist, dentist appointments and procedures can be scary. One of the reasons people fear going to the dentist is because they’re unfamiliar with their oral health care team. It can be daunting having to lay down on an unfamiliar chair and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Meet the Quokka: The Smiliest Animal in Honor of National Smile Month

April 18, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Whether you need a reason to smile or facts to impress your friends, keep reading to learn more about the famous quokka, which is considered to have the best smile in the animal kingdom.

Each year, National Smile Month is celebrated from mid-May to mid-June to highlight the importance of good oral health and a healthy smile. Started in the United Kingdom, National Smile Month is now celebrated in countries all around the world. We can’t think of a better way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

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