Taking better care of one’s health and sticking to a budget top the New Year’s resolution charts each year. As an employer, you may be resolving to help your employees work toward these goals. It’s no secret that a healthier and happier workforce can help your company reach its yearly goals too! One way to […]
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Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin
Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin of Breton Family Dental Meet Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin, an Arizona native and family dentist in Midtown Phoenix. Her practice, Breton Family Dental, is a bilingual dental office (speaking English and Spanish) that serves patients of all ages. Dr. Peterkin offers everything from Invisalign to oral surgery and everything in between. […]

Using Teledentistry to Manage Oral Health
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists have taken precautions to protect patient health, either by closing their offices temporarily or by establishing certain guidelines for providing care. You, your dentist and the dental staff need to adapt to new ways of interaction to ensure safety during the pandemic. Dental office teams are focused on infection […]

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey D. Schmelter
We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Schmelter of My Time Dental Centers in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schmelter is a general dentist who treats patients of all ages. He is licensed in IV sedation, nitrous oxide and oral sedation. My Time Dental Centers offers a full array of dental services, from […]

Get The Most Value From Your Insurance By Visiting An In-Network Dentist
Dental insurance is a win-win for you. It saves you money on dental care now and can help you prevent more extensive and costly treatments down the road. There’s another win: You can get even more value out of your coverage by visiting an in-network dentist. We’re breaking down how this works with Delta Dental. […]

Dr. Laila Hishaw Gives Parents the Ultimate Oral Health Guide with her New Book “Cavity Free Kids”
There is no perfect parenting formula when it comes to keeping our kids strong and healthy. But we do know that oral health and overall health are closely tied to one another. Dr. Laila Hishaw, commonly referred to as “The Mommy Dentist,” is a board-certified Delta Dental pediatric dentist and a mother of three. She […]

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Aristidis Pontikas
We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist Dr. Aristidis Pontikas of Pontikas Implants and Periodontics in Phoenix. Dr. Pontikas has been named a Phoenix Top Dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration and American Dental Association. He’s also the first person in his family to become […]

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Sandra G. Reyes
We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist, Dr. Sandra Reyes of Sandra Reyes, DDS in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Reyes’ office offers an array of services, from same-day emergency care to cleanings and orthodontics. Dr. Reyes is also trained in providing safe, comfortable care to individuals with special needs. Do you brush and floss […]

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jeanette MacLean
We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist, Dr. Jeanette MacLean of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale. Dr. MacLean is a pediatric dentist who is known for her advocacy of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and minimally invasive dentistry. Do you brush and floss as much as you recommend? Absolutely! Why did you become […]

What is a Dental Emergency?
We all know accidents can happen at any moment—even when you’re simply relaxing at home. It’s important to understand the types of concerns that need emergency care and which ones you can handle on your own. When it comes to your oral health, an emergency is often when treatment is needed to save a tooth, […]