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Seeing a Specialist 101

December 16, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Are you anxious your dentist will give you the dreaded referral slip at your next check-up? Well, don’t fear. Your dental benefits work with a specialist, too. Here are the next steps if you’re referred to a specialist: * First, research the specialist you were referred to by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health Tagged With: delta dental network, dental benefit blog, dental benefit terms, dental definitions, dental specialists, endodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, oral health literacy, Orthodontist, periodontist, referral slip, seeing a specialist, types of specialists, understanding dental coverage

What is a Periodontist?

November 21, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’ve ever been referred to a periodontist, chances are that your gums are in need of some specialized care. Periodontists concentrate on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of severe gum problems. When your gums are inflamed, it can disrupt the tissue and bone that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental implants, dental treatments, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, Healthy Gums, periodontist, receding gum lines

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