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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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Feb. 24, 2025
How to Conquer Your Fear of Pain at the Dentist
Clinic and Provider Tips
Do you or a loved one suffer from fear of pain at the dentist? By learning a few simple strategies, you can ease your anxiety and feel more confident about your next check-up.
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Jan. 21, 2025
Myth vs. Fact: Common Misconceptions About Children's Dental Health
Kid's Health
Your child’s oral health matters! Learn about some of the most common misconceptions surrounding children’s dental health and discover the facts to help you make informed decisions.
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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. 28, 2024
Advocating for Veterans’ Oral Health in Iowa
Company News
Learn about the oral health challenges Iowa veterans face and how Delta Dental of Iowa's Give Smiles for Veterans program is helping improve their well-being.
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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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Jul. 24, 2024
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
Dental Health
Wisdom teeth once played a role in our ancestors' ability to eat food. Changes in diet and jaw size have rendered them largely unnecessary—and often problematic—in the modern world.
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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 Dos” 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 dos” for adding your spouse to your benefits plan.
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Apr. 26, 2024
What Does Dental Insurance Cover?
Insurance
What does dental insurance cover? Dental insurance often fully pays for preventive care such as cleanings. However, coverage goes far beyond that.
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Mar. 25, 2024
How to Check Your Delta Dental of Iowa Benefits
Insurance
As a Delta Dental of Iowa member, you have online access to all your plan information. If you haven’t created a Member Connection account, this will be the first step in checking your dental benefits.
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Feb. 8, 2024
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month
Kid's Health
Explore the importance of children's dental health with Healthy Smile Learning, offering free resources for parents, educators, and kids.
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Jan. 25, 2024
Kick Off 2025 With a Preventive Exam
Dental Health
A preventive exam is an easy way to put your health first in the new year. Schedule your appointments early and make use of your insurance benefits.
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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.