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Sep. 23, 2021
Dental Insurance Deductibles – Explained
Insurance
A dental insurance deductible is the dollar amount you must pay for covered dental services before your dental plan starts to pay.
Your deductible amount resets once every 12 months. Many dental plan providers follow the calendar year (e.g.; January through December). Check with your dental plan provider to confirm the exact dates.
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Sep. 23, 2021
Pumpkin Spice Fever? We Have the Cure!
Healthy Living
Don’t ignore your pumpkinspice fever for the sake of your smile! Instead, try the following homemade recipe for a healthier alternative to your autumn addiction.
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Sep. 10, 2021
Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked
Kid's Health
Sugary treats may be difficult to avoid this time of year, but there are some choices that are better than others. Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth.
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Sep. 7, 2021
The Negative Effects of Soda can be Hard to Swallow
Dental Health
The debate continues. Should you call that fizzy carbonated drink pop or soda? Whichever side you’re on, there’s one thing that’s not up for debate: Soda is not good for your health. It contains no essential nutrients — no vitamins, minerals or fiber — and regular soda is full of calories. Drinking sugary soft drinks has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, fatty liver disease and an increased risk of heart disease and cancer.
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Sep. 7, 2021
3 Reasons to Enroll for Dental Coverage and Experience Peace of Mind
Dental Health
When it comes to dental insurance, new research from Delta Dental Plans Association shows that having dental insurance provides peace of mind and relief from worry, as well as, the motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle. As you prepare for your Medicare open enrollment, consider the many benefits of adding dental insurance to your coverage so you too can experience this progress toward better oral and overall health.
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Sep. 2, 2021
DeltaVision and OneSight Clinic Offers Eye Care Professionals an Unforgettable Opportunity
Vision Health
Delta Dental of Iowa and DeltaVision, in partnership with Oakridge Neighborhood and Prevent Blindness Iowa, is bringing a volunteer-led, free, OneSight vision clinic to Des Moines. OneSight is an independent nonprofit organization that is “committed to eradicating the global vision crisis.” Services at the free clinic will include a comprehensive vision exam and glasses, if needed. The free clinic will be held September 30 through October 2.
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Sep. 1, 2021
Why Older Americans Shouldn’t Neglect Dental Care
Dental Health
Many conditions that can cause poor oral health among Americans 65 and older. Learn what they are, what can cause them and how to prevent them.
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Sep. 1, 2021
How Often Should I See My Dentist?
Dental Health
The frequency at which you visit your dentist should be based on several factors. This includes your current oral health condition, individual oral hygiene habits, general health status and medical conditions, as well as your own self- and dentist-assessed risk for oral health problems.
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Aug. 18, 2021
Biting Your Fingernails Can Harm Your Mouth
Dental Health
People who bite their nails often try to quit because it’s hurting the appearance of their nails. But nail biting can also spread harmful bacteria, viruses and more from your fingers to your mouth. This can increase your risk of colds and other infections. The risk is particularly high in children because they have less developed immune systems than adults and may not always wash their hands properly.
As a result, nail biting can also cause a host of problems to your healthy smile. When it come
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Aug. 14, 2021
5 Behaviors to Age Gracefully
Just for Kicks
Our tips for aging gracefully will help you look forward to getting older.
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Jul. 26, 2021
Add Preventive Healthcare Appointments to your Wedding Checklist
Healthy Living
Before you say, “I do.”, make sure you've scheduled your routine preventive appointments before your wedding so you can enjoy your first months as a newlywed couple.
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Jul. 8, 2021
Blemish Control: Is Toothpaste for Acne Effective?
Healthy Living
It’s the night before a job interview and you discover a huge pimple on your nose. You reach for the toothpaste, following the words of an old home remedy. Toothpaste is a key part of your daily oral health routine, but could it also come in handy in a beauty emergency? Learn more:
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Jul. 8, 2021
Tooth-Friendly Endurance Training Recovery Snacks for Cyclists and Runners
Healthy Living
Cyclists, runners, and swimmers need tooth-friendly recipes for athletes that will not only keep you fueled, but are delicious, as well.
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Jun. 10, 2021
How Dental and Vision Care Will Change – And Stay the Same - Moving Forward
Vision Health
As the saying goes, “if we only knew then what we know now.” Looking back, it’s amazing to see the rate of change that happened in our industries in 2020. In one year, many companies made more changes to processes and delivery of services than they may have made in the previous five or 10 years.
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Jun. 8, 2021
Find the Sunglasses that Perfectly Fit Your Lifestyle
Vision Health
Prescription sunglasses are more stylish, durable and affordable than they used to be, so find a pair the fits your routine and protect your vision in style:
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Jun. 4, 2021
“You’re On Mute” – Connecting Company Culture During COVID-19
Company News
During COVID-19, we recognized change and addressed key cultural challenges through a series of outreach and engagement programs. The purpose of these programs was to keep our teams connected, ease the burden of working from home and to provide employees with the tools and resources to maintain and improve our overall health as well as emotional wellbeing.
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