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Why Dental Insurance?

October 6, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Explore the value of dental insurance and how it can help with oral health and dental care costs.

You wouldn’t drive a car without car insurance. You can’t purchase a home without home insurance. Why wouldn’t you protect your oral and overall health with dental insurance? People with dental benefits are more likely to go to the dentist, receive preventive care, and experience … [Read more...]

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Rinse, Brush, or Floss! – Tricks to Dislodge Food in Your Teeth

October 6, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Next time you’re thinking of sticking a knife, fingernail, or pen between your teeth, don’t. Instead, try these tricks to dislodge food from your teeth that your dentist actually supports:

Let’s be honest, we’ve all been in a situation where we realize we have a huge something stuck in our teeth and stealthily—or perhaps not so stealthily—try to dislodge it with a substitute for floss or interdental cleaner. Next time you’re thinking of sticking a knife, … [Read more...]

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A window into health disparities

September 8, 2020 By Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation

As a child, my parents ensured I went to the dentist twice a year. I was lucky enough to have braces (only one round) and all of my professional employment opportunities as an adult have provided access to dental insurance. I take my oral health seriously and I know it’s a … [Read more...]

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Packaging Similarities Between Tobacco + Candy

September 2, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

See how big tobacco and other industries are targeting kids through their packaging.

It’s a chicken-or-egg conundrum when we look at the packaging of both tobacco products and candy products. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (US) Office on Smoking and Health, the tobacco industry has updated their look to mirror … [Read more...]

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Five Dental Extras You Can Get with Your FSA

September 2, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Flexible spending accounts allow participants to deduct a portion of their pre-tax income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare costs.

Flexible spending accounts, also known as FSAs, are benefit plans that employers can offer to employees. The benefit allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-tax income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical and dental expenses and childcare … [Read more...]

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