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2022 Open Funding Grant Opportunity: Getting to the Root of Oral Health Inequity 

March 31, 2022 By Veronica Contreras de Raya

At Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, we remain committed to our mission of advancing oral health equity for all Coloradans. This work is as important as ever as new data highlights how COVID-19 has significantly reduced access to and utilization of oral health care, damaging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Foundation

How Much Are Dental Benefits Worth: The Value of Dental Insurance vs. Paying Out of Pocket

March 28, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

It's possible that many people refrain from getting insurance because they don't see the value of dental insurance or understand how much dental benefits are worth. The reason behind this misunderstanding could be due to a variety of things, such as a lack of resources or knowledge on what dental insurance can do or misconceptions that paying out of pocket is simply a more accessible option.

According to a Delta Dental survey, 86 percent of Americans agree that oral health is very or extremely important to their overall health. However, an estimated 76.5 million Americans do not have dental insurance. If a majority of Americans can agree on the value of oral health, … [Read more...]

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Dental Insurance: What is Dental Insurance & How Does it Work?

March 28, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

With words like deductible, copay, and premiums often getting tossed around, it's understandable that dental insurance can sometimes be confusing. Understanding how your dental insurance works will help ensure you're getting the most out of a plan at a price that best fits your budget. 

Did you know that 75 percent of Americans say they have avoided dental treatment because they have encountered barriers when it comes to accessing dental care? With words like deductible, copay, and premiums often getting tossed around, it's understandable that dental insurance … [Read more...]

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Why We Appreciate Dental Hygienists | National Dental Hygienist Week

March 28, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

How much do you know about dental hygienists? We appreciate dental hygienists and want to show them some love by featuring all the ways in which they work to help dental offices around the world function day-to-day.

How much do you know about dental hygienists? We appreciate dental hygienists and want to show them some love by featuring all the ways in which they work to help dental offices around the world function day-to-day. Role of a Dental Hygienist What are the job duties of a … [Read more...]

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Kidneys & Oral Health: Can Kidney Disease Affect Oral Health?

February 23, 2022 By Social Media Collaborative

The human body is a complex structure made up of interconnected systems that rely and depend on each other. As a result, different parts of our bodies can have a direct effect on others — sometimes good and sometimes bad.

The human body is a complex structure made up of interconnected systems that rely and depend on each other. As a result, different parts of our bodies can have a direct effect on others — sometimes good and sometimes bad. This fact proves to be particularly true for … [Read more...]

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