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3 Money-Saving Ways to Keep Young Smiles Healthy

January 14, 2016 By Sara Fossum

Your child’s smile is worth the investment. Here’s how to keep dental costs low:

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Children’s Dental Health Month, dental tips for children, dental tips for kids, family insurance, insurance for kids, insurance tips, money saving tips, money tips, save money

Journey to the Village of Healthy Smiles: Now Appearing at the Denver Children’s Museum

February 19, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

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...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Children’s Dental Health Month, dentist games for kids, healthy kids, mouth and body connection, national tooth fairy day, plaque on teeth, tooth fairy ideas

Keeping Kids in Mind in Dental Plan Designs

February 17, 2015 By Social Media Collaborative

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...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: cavities in children, cheap dental, cheap dental coverage, Children’s Dental Health Month, dental disease prevention, dental plans for kids, fluoride treatment, kids dental coverage, oral health and well-being, pediatric dentist, quality dental care, Routine dental care

Creative Activities for Children’s Dental Health Month Festivities

February 3, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

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...]

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Legislative Day

February 6, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: cavites most common chronic disease, Children’s Dental Health Month, Colorado governor, dental disease, John Hickenlooper, Legislative Day, Oral Health Colorado

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