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What’s Staining Our Tooth Enamel? | The Tooth Enamel Egg-speriment [VIDEO]

August 6, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Watch how we use eggshells to demonstrate which beverages have the most tooth enamel-staining power.

Although eggshells and teeth have entirely different functions,  they actually have similar chemical make-ups. This resemblance makes them react similarly with other chemicals and can help us understand what stains tooth enamel. When we brush an eggshell with fluoridated … [Read more...]

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

A Brief History of Dental Hygiene in Colorado

August 6, 2019 By Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation

Colorado has had dental hygiene as a profession since almost the very beginning of the field of dental hygiene. We have a progressive dental hygiene scope of practice. This broad scope of practice allows many hygienists to impact the lives of thousands of Coloradans who otherwise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Health, Foundation

Healthy Food Swaps for All Summer Long [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 3, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

When the Fourth of July rolls around each summer, BBQ ingredients and red-white-and-blue desserts can start to pop up all around us. We’ve made a handy chart so you and your family and friends can make easy, healthy swaps when it comes to summer BBQs and Fourth of July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Dental Health Literacy Pamphlet for Employees | Basic Dental Coverage Terms (B2B)

July 23, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Ensure your employees understand their insurance policies and know how to make the most of their benefits with this handy infographic. Print it out and post it around the office, or send out in an email. 36 percent of Millennial respondents to a recent survey, were able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

The Truth About Homemade Toothpaste

July 16, 2019 By Wyatt Dilling

A parent puts a dab of homemade toothpaste on the eco-friendly toothbrush of a child. He's holding the container of homemade toothpaste in his other hand.

DIY hacks are great  for things such as seasonings and body scrubs. However, when it comes to the effectiveness of homemade toothpaste, the truth is it’s not all it’s cracked up to be! Importance of toothpaste Toothpaste plays an important role in your oral health. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Recipes & Nutrition

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