Archive | 2013

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Oral Health Effects

Since 2005, the incidence of breast cancer has remained stable. While it is good news the incidence of breast cancer has not increased, we are also learning about some previously unknown risks, one of which is chronic gum disease. Research is showing that women with chronic gum disease have a higher risk of developing breast […]

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What Is a Dental Hygienist and Why Are They Important?

Batman to Robin: “You owe your life to dental hygiene.” Batman (1966, TV series) This may have been scripted banter between the two characters, but it is not too far from the truth! Studies have shown that poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease, diabetes, oral problems during pregnancy, and erectile dysfunction. The most […]

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Grantee Spotlight: Heber/Overgaard Ponderosa Lions Club

As a state urgently in need of dental care for the underserved and uninsured, Arizona is lucky to have service organizations like the Ponderosa Lions Club, a grantee of Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, working towards a solution. Founded in 1917, the Lions Clubs are the world’s largest service organization with 1.35 million volunteer members. […]

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Buying Dental Insurance: 5 Things to Think About

Today is the day. After two years of preparing, the national health insurance marketplace is now open for business. Considering all the new choices you will be faced with, you might feel a little overwhelmed. To help, Delta Dental of Arizona put together the five things to consider when making your decision about dental benefits. […]

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Ax Dental Anxiety with Music

If the thought of visiting the dentist for your bi-annual checkup makes you break out in hives, you’re not alone. Dental phobia is a common ailment and the degree of your anxiety will vary based on previous experiences and the current health of your teeth. While there are may ways to ease your fear of […]

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Toothpaste Breakdown: Common Ingredients & How They Clean Your Teeth

Toothpaste has been around longer than you might think. Ancient civilizations learned that a mixture of ashes, burnt eggshells and pumice yielded a powder that can be used to clean teeth. Modern toothpaste does not contain any of the original ingredients (thank goodness!), but how many of you actually know what makes up the concoction […]

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day [Infographic]

Ahoy, matey! International Talk Like a Pirate Day be once again upon us! Ye landlubbers wouldn’t know it, but there may have been a reason the scallywags of the seven seas downed so much grog: their oral health habits were atrocious! Avast! Ye better be swabbing yer poop deck, er, teeth twice daily and flossing […]

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How is Nitrous Oxide Used in Dental Procedures?

Nitrous oxide sounds like something a chemist—not a dentist—would use on a daily basis. Surprisingly, it was a dentist who found that this special mix of molecules can be used in medical applications. In 1844, Horace Wells performed a dental extraction on a patient who had been treated with nitrous oxide for the first time. […]

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2013 Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Grantees [Infographic]

Tooth decay is nearly 100% preventable, yet it is the most common chronic disease in children. Thankfully, organizations across the state are working to combat dental disease in children, youth and pregnant mothers. In February, the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation awarded $450,000 in community grant funding to 37 such organizations. The programs funded by […]

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Healthy Aging Month: Poor Oral Hygiene May Increase Stroke Risk

September is Healthy Aging Month, so it’s the perfect time to take charge of your health. While you may know that a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body, the depth to which the mouth-body connection dives is deeper than we could have imagined. People might want to consider seeing a professional if they are […]

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