February, as Children’s Dental Health Month, highlights the need for early oral health education. Key recommendations include scheduling dental visits before age one, daily brushing and flossing, using sealants, and fluoride treatments. Northeast Delta Dental supports initiatives like grants and programs to improve children’s access to oral care, emphasizing the role of adults as positive health role models.
I’m happy to share with you that DDPA recently released its fifteenth annual preventive care study, the largest and longest running study of its kind. Delta Dental is committed to advancing oral health for all Americans by sharing this information. Through its...
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...
