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Apr. 23, 2025
How Oral Health Professionals Can Support Patients’ Mental Well-Being
Healthy Living
Oral health professionals play a key part in supporting the mental well-being of their patients. Discover five small changes that can be made to make patients feel safe and seen at their next appointment.
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Dec. 23, 2024
5 "Health Foods" Your Dentist Wishes You Wouldn't Eat
Healthy Living
Your dentist might wish you'd think twice about these five health foods that, despite their positive reputation, could be causing more harm than good to your pearly whites.
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Oct. 25, 2024
Diabetes and Your Teeth: How Managing Diabetes Helps Your Oral Health
Healthy Living
Effectively managing diabetes supports your overall health and helps protect your oral health. Discover how diabetes affects your mouth and explore strategies for maintaining oral health after a diagnosis.
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Aug. 28, 2024
The Link Between Eye Health and Lifestyle Choices
Healthy Living
The choices you make every day—from the foods you eat to your daily habits—directly impact your vision and long-term eye health. Discover how lifestyle choices can help you maintain clear, healthy eyesight.
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Aug. 28, 2024
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Mold a Mouthguard
Healthy Living
Mouthguards are an important tool for protecting your teeth and mouth. Learn when to use a mouthguard, the different types of mouthguards, and a step-by-step guide on how to mold a mouthguard correctly.
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Aug. 27, 2024
Join Delta Dental of Iowa in the Annual Healthiest State Walk
Healthy Living
Delta Dental of Iowa is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 Healthiest State Walk in partnership with the Healthiest State Initiative — learn more.
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Jun. 21, 2024
Vacation Vibes: Oral Health Tips for Travelers
Healthy Living
It can be easy to overlook your oral health while on vacation, but following these oral health tips will do wonders for your teeth.
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May 29, 2024
3 “I Do's” for Adding Your Spouse to Your Health Plan including medical, dental and vision
Healthy Living
Recently married? Congratulations! Now is the time to start thinking about adding your spouse to your health plan including dental and vision. Discover three “I do's” for adding your spouse to your benefits plan.
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Jan. 19, 2024
Sharing Smiles Across Iowa with 316,000 Toothbrushes Donated in 2023
Healthy Living
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation donated 316,000 toothbrushes to programs statewide in 2023 to educate on the importance of good oral routines.
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Nov. 29, 2023
The Challenges of Working and Caregiving
Healthy Living
Learn how adult caregiving impacts workplace stress and support options for those juggling dual roles of work and care.
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Nov. 29, 2023
Help Wanted: Trends and Strategies for Iowa’s Workforce
Healthy Living
Midwest employers are facing workforce shortages and struggling to hire talent. Read insights and strategies for targeting untapped areas of the labor force.
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Nov. 20, 2023
Feeling Stressed? It May Be the Reason Behind Your Oral Health Problems
Healthy Living
Believe it or not, ongoing stress may be the reason behind your oral health problems. Discover why stress can lead to discomfort in your mouth and ways to reduce it.
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Nov. 20, 2023
How the Common Cold Impacts Your Oral Health
Healthy Living
The common cold can make many parts of your body feel miserable, including your teeth! Learn more about the impact the cold may have on your oral health.
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Nov. 20, 2023
Professional Wellness: How to Create a Healthy Work Environment for Employees
Healthy Living
A healthy work environment for employees helps increase production and retention. Learn more about how to create a healthy and happy workplace.
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Sep. 12, 2023
Dental Lifeline Network is Dedicated to Your Healthy Aging
Healthy Living
Dental Lifeline Network partners with dentists to provide donated dental services to some of the most vulnerable Iowans.
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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.