A 2023 APA survey revealed that while many U.S. adults enjoy the holidays, they also experience significant stress. Common stressors include financial strain, family issues, and the pressure to create special experiences. Mental health support is essential.
Of the many military observances and holidays throughout the year, the most widely observed is Veterans Day on November 11. That date is important to other countries as well, because it memorializes the end of World War I, when an armistice between the Allied nations...
With the passage of time since the pandemic, it’s important for us to take stock of the state of dental care utilization post-COVID-19. The pandemic created a major setback in access to oral healthcare and as one of the country’s largest dental providers, it is our...
Whether at home or in a dental office, dental hygiene refers to the process of cleaning our teeth and maintaining the health of our teeth and gums. Thanks to the efforts of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, October has been celebrated as National Dental...
With children and toddlers heading back to school or childcare, it's the perfect time to remind parents about the importance of good oral health habits, with a few lesser known facts. Did you know that tooth extractions are the most common reason for hospital...
The beginning of a new school year is an appropriate time to reevaluate our children’s oral health habits and routines. These should include daily brushing and flossing and regular dental office visits. Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most prevalent childhood...
Recently, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2024 Community Impact Report, highlighting more than $119 million in investments to improve oral health across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. These efforts impacted over 15 million lives and...
During the month of June, the American Dental Association (ADA), dental practices and businesses and nonprofits focused on oral health, including Northeast Delta Dental, celebrate National Oral Health Month by raising awareness about the importance of oral health and...
Why the Fire Department of New York will be joining other runners from around the world at the 2025 Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race When he was 12, Denis Sweeney’s mother decided it was time for a change and moved the family from New York City to Henniker, New...
Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11 Honoring mothers Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11 Our celebration of Mother’s Day is due in large part to Ann Jarvis and her daughter. In 1858, Ann, a young Appalachian homemaker, organized Mother’s Day Work Clubs to teach local women how to...
