As we strive to promote good oral health here at Northeast Delta Dental, I’m always encouraged to see how claims for preventive treatment continue to rise. But data from a recent survey suggests there is more room for education in certain areas. According to new...

Increasing Access to Dental Services
Oral health is essential to overall wellness and everyone deserves a healthy smile. This is something our organization truly believes in, and the foundation of our goal to increase access to dental services. As part of our mission we are dedicated to providing...
Oral Health in America: The Role of Dental Insurance
In December 2021, the federal government’s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research released Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, a comprehensive report on oral health in America. This is more than two decades after Oral Health in America: A...
Expanded MaineCare Adult Dental Benefit Funded
Governor Janet Mills recently signed a bipartisan 2022-2023 budget that includes funds for expanded access to preventive dental care to an estimated 217,000 Mainers, while saving the state in costly emergency room visits, cutting healthcare costs...
Northeast Delta Dental Celebrates Teachers
Earlier this month, I was eager to join others around the country and world in honoring our educators as they continue to persevere through a rapidly changing education landscape, including virtual instruction, born out of a global pandemic. Teacher Appreciation Week...
Northeast Delta Dental Celebrates Doctors’ Day
I’m excited to join others in honoring our frontline physician professionals on March 30th for remaining committed to our community, despite the challenges of COVID-19, and for serving patients 7x24, 365 days a year. Doctors' Day is an annual observance aimed at...
Praising Broad Adoption of Proper Dental Hygiene Habits
It’s exciting to learn that nearly 86% of Americans believe maintaining good oral health is essential to protecting overall health throughout the pandemic. Northeast Delta Dental is a proud member company of The Delta Dental Plans Association. Naturally, we continue...
The public needs all its healthcare heroes during the current health crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued interim guidance on providing essential oral health services in the context of COVID-19, advocating that preventive dental care be delayed until there has been sufficient reduction in transmission rates. The American...
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and is brought to you by the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA website explains that in 1941, this program began as a one day event, changing to a week-long event in 1955, and month-long national health...
It’s all about the smile!
Entering the summer months reminds me of the numerous outdoor activities and events that we typically enjoy with friends and family. Many of you plan vacations to your favorite summer destinations. As you do so, remember to think about maintaining a healthy smile....