Your child’s smile is priceless. But the cost to keep that smile healthy isn’t some abstract value. On average, dental costs make up 20% of a child’s total health expenses. Dental care costs can be daunting — but the cost of not having dental care can be detrimental. Almost 1 … [Read more...]
Journey to the Village of Healthy Smiles: Now Appearing at the Denver Children’s Museum
Have you heard the news? There’s a magical new place at the Children’s Museum of Denver that’s filled with vibrant smiles and toothy grins! The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is pleased to unveil our Village of Healthy Smiles exhibit. … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids in Mind in Dental Plan Designs
Quality dental care is essential for a child’s well-being. The research supports our view: Cavities are the single most common chronic disease among children. Untreated decay affects 19.5% of 2- to 5-year-olds and 22.9% of 6- to 19-year-olds. Dental disease can affect a child’s … [Read more...]
Creative Activities for Children’s Dental Health Month Festivities
Untreated tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, so the ADA deemed the month of February National Children’s Dental Health Month to change that! By sharing with our children how dental health impacts our overall health, heart, brain, and more, we can ensure … [Read more...]
Legislative Day
On Friday, February 7, 2014, oral health advocates from around the state will rally to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month and add to the growing chorus of supporters dedicated to winning Colorado’s oral health battle. Delta Dental of Colorado is teaming up with … [Read more...]