Regular visits to your Delta Dental network dentist will keep you on the right track to great oral health…and overall health is directly tied to oral health. But do you know when you visit the dentist you likely are also seeing a dental hygienist? Do you know the difference between the two? Let’s check it out. Dental hygienists   Typically, you will see a dental hygienist when having cleanings and other preventive care. During your appointment, your dental hygienist will answer any questions you may have

With summer ramping up, there’s sure to be plenty of days spent at the beach, the park, or any of your other favorite summertime hangouts. Packing a sack lunch is a great way to save some money over eating out, and you can make your lunch oral health-friendly. Check out these five tips to get it done. Tip 1: Swap for whole-grain bread Substituting white bread with its whole-grain counterpart is less likely to contribute to tooth decay since it has less sugar. Plus, whole-grain bread also has more

Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, and strokes, a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, are two significant health concerns that draw increased attention in May, which is Lupus Awareness Month and National Stroke Awareness Month. While these conditions may seem unrelated to oral health at first glance, emerging research and clinical observations suggest a noteworthy connection between oral health and these diseases, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene and dental care in potentially mitigating risks and managing symptoms.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection, prevention, and education. Early detection starts with a trip to your dentist. Dentists serve as the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer as well as a host of other diseases. Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the back of the throat. Risk factors include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, excessive sun exposure to the lips, and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Symptoms may include sores that do

Celebrated each year on March 6, National Dentists Day is a chance to acknowledge the dedication and expertise of dental professionals while highlighting the significance of oral health in our lives. As the nation’s largest provider of dental benefits, Delta Dental understands the value dentists bring to all of us. National Dentists Day is a day to recognize those contributions and to also consider the importance of oral health to your overall health. Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana as well as the Delta Dental Foundation

Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? On February 3, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, a single-day event focused on dental health in kids was held. Eight years later, the American Dental Association observed the first National Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. That single-day event grew to a week-long event in 1955. In 1981, the event became the month-long celebration we now know as National Children’s Dental Health Month. When we focus on National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) each February,