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Mar. 21, 2023
Connecting the dots between oral health and pregnancy
Giving Back
We are proud to support Healthy Birth Day through the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation for their work to increase awareness of the importance of sustained dental care throughout pregnancy. In 2021, Healthy Birth Day received a System and Capacity Building Grant of $72,000 to expand educational resources regarding the importance of good oral health care during pregnancy, focusing on those most at risk for stillbirth.
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Mar. 13, 2023
Tips for Dentists to Help Patients with Dental Anxiety
Clinic and Provider Tips
Treating patients with dental anxiety can be challenging. Check out some tips and tricks to make every visit comfortable for a patient to keep them coming back for preventive checkups.
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Mar. 13, 2023
Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist
Dental Health
If you or a loved one has anxiety about seeing the dentist try one of these apps! There are many calming apps available to ease anxiety at the dentist.
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Mar. 2, 2023
Bringing Dentists to Rural Iowa with FIND
Company News
For 20 years, Delta Dental of Iowa has provided loan repayment programs to attract dentists to serve rural Iowa communities needing accessible oral health care.
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Feb. 2, 2023
Q&A with Dr. Jeff: what is laser dentistry?
Healthy You
Of all the dental trends that pop up, laser dentistry might be the most futuristic. But is laser dentistry safe and effective?
Dr. Jeffrey Chaffin, chief dental officer at Delta Dental of Iowa, answers top questions about this dental trend.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Supporting Access, Integration, and Health Equity with the Iowa Primary Care Association
Healthy Living
Last year, we granted funds to many organizations to support efforts aligning with this vision, including the Iowa Primary Care Association, which provides assistance and training to Iowa’s community health centers.
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Jan. 27, 2023
How to Put Employee Wellness First in 2023
Healthy Living
These are the five wellness components we use at Delta Dental to support the wholistic well-being of our employees.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Kids Benefit From Dental Sealants Programs
Kid's Health
Dental sealants are a good idea for kids because they protect their teeth from cavities and other dental concerns that can impact overall health.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Reducing oral health obstacles for disabled children
Kid's Health
Disabled children can be more likely to have oral health problems. That’s why it’s especially important to help them with daily oral hygiene and make regular dental visits comfortable for them.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Q&A with Dr. Chad: Vision Basics
Healthy You
Seeing clearly isn’t always clear cut. You may have perfect vision, but you still need to take preventive steps to protect the long-term health of your eyes.
Here, Delta Dental of Iowa’s Dr. Chad Overman, Director of Vision Benefits, gets back to the basics of optimal eye care by answering our top vision questions below.
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Jan. 4, 2023
Being Aware and Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Healthy Living
As you prepare for a new year of preventive health appointments, take time to consider how you can also prevent mental health conditions as part of whole-being wellness.
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Dec. 27, 2022
Strengthen your dental strategy with fluoride
Dental Health
Your oral health includes the measures you take every day to maintain a healthy smile. Fluoride is one of your best tools for preventing cavities, but what is fluoride and what does it do?
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Dec. 15, 2022
Sharing Smiles Statewide with 340,600 Toothbrushes Donated in 2022
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation donated 340,600 toothbrushes to programs statewide in 2022 to promote good oral health.
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Dec. 1, 2022
4 Teeth and Jaw Problems That Cause Headaches
Healthy You
Few things can derail your day like a headache. And when headaches happen regularly, they can really damage your quality of life. Getting to the root of your head pain is essential to putting an end to it, and you may be surprised to learn that not all headache causes are in your head. In fact, your mouth may be the source.
Below are four common teeth and jaw problems that can lead to headache and what you can do to stop them.
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Nov. 28, 2022
Stress less and smile more
Healthy Living
Have you ever wondered if stress has an effect on your teeth or gums? Here’s how stress and your mouth are connected, along with some practical stressbusters that will help keep you smiling.
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Nov. 28, 2022
Floss like a boss
Dental Health
Why is flossing important, and how do you know you are flossing correctly? Flossing should be part of your oral health routine, and we have some tips to make sure you are doing it right.
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