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Jul. 8, 2020
Vision Protection for Kids Playing Sports
Vision Health
Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in school-aged kids. Learn how to protect your child’s vision during organized sports.
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Jun. 30, 2020
Eating Apples with Braces | More Harm than Good?
Healthy Living
Eating apples with braces can cause serious damage to braces. Read our tips for enjoying this fruit without ruining your braces.
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Jun. 23, 2020
Recognizing vision problems in school-age children
Vision Health
Learn how vision screenings differ from eye exams and how to recognize vision problems in school-age children
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Jun. 9, 2020
Delta Dental of Iowa’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Company News
The values of our company do not support racism in any form and we all must be a part of the solution. We must lead with action. This is our commitment to further inclusion and diversity in our own company and in the communities we serve.
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Jun. 8, 2020
Sugar-Free Summer Drinks
Healthy Living
Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes that means grabbing a sports drink, soda or juice loaded with sugar—but it doesn’t have to.
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Jun. 8, 2020
Don't Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project [VIDEO]
Kid's Health
This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.
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May 19, 2020
Kids Are Hooked on Sugary Drinks
Kid's Health
Learn the truth behind kids’ “fruit” drinks and see if your child is creating issues for their oral and overall health with their sugary drink consumption.
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May 19, 2020
Father's Day Gifts Guaranteed to Delight Dad
Just for Kicks
With Mother’s Day behind us, it’s time for dads to take center stage on the parental performance.
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May 19, 2020
Harness the Power of your Smile for National Smile Month
Dental Health
Use National Smile Month in June to improve your understanding of the connection between our mouth and body and power of our smiles!
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May 19, 2020
Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th - and All Summer Long [INFOGRAPHIC]
Healthy Living
Make easy, healthy swaps when it comes to summer BBQs and 4th of July recipes.
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May 8, 2020
What to Expect at Your Next Dental Visit
Dental Health
The next time you go to the dentist, you may have a new experience because of COVID-19. Offices are taking extra measures to keep you and your family safe. Here are some things that may happen before and during your next visit.
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May 7, 2020
How to Reduce Eye Irritation from Seasonal Allergies
Vision Health
Tips to help reduce the effects of seasonal allergies on your eyes.
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May 5, 2020
The Sun and Our Vision | Prevent Eye Damage from the Sun
Vision Health
Learn how to avoid eye damage from the sun to protect yourself and your family now and as you age.
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May 4, 2020
Sharing Smiles: Dubuque Dream Center
Giving Back
At Delta Dental of Iowa, we call these extraordinary actions and responses #AuthenticallyIowan – people and organizations staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than their own success.
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Apr. 23, 2020
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy While Eye Doctors are Closed
Vision Health
For everyone’s health and safety, optometrists and other eye doctors are being urged not to see patients during the COVID-19 pandemic except for urgent or emergency care. As we’re all adjusting to our new environment, it’s more important than ever to continue healthy habits.
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Apr. 17, 2020
Sharing Smiles Statewide with Assistance Provided by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Giving Back
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation recognized the important role Iowa nonprofits were going to play in serving the most vulnerable in our communities during this unprecedented time. Area nonprofits – particularly those providing food security and health and wellness services – were going to need additional support since so many Iowans are now self-quarantined, unemployed or furloughed, and children are not in school.
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