From managing payroll to acquiring patients, running a dental practice is a lot of work. With so many competing priorities, it can be easy to forget about staff communication. And who has time to come up with dental staff meeting topics? We’re here to help! Ensure you and your team are on the same page […]
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Sugar Swap Showdown: Xylitol vs. Stevia
Sugar is sweet on your taste buds, but it’s not-so-sweet to your teeth. Xylitol and stevia are both tooth-friendly alternatives, but how do these sweeteners stack up? Get the scoop on xylitol vs stevia. Xylitol vs Stevia: What Are They? What is xylitol? Xylitol is a natural alcohol found in plants, and is often used […]
Smile Stories: How Esperanca’s Oral Health Educator Program Helped One Phoenix Family
National Smile Month has been a terrific time to share how Delta Dental of Arizona has been working to make people smile across Arizona. Through its foundation, Delta Dental of Arizona has been making grants to nonprofits that provide preventive oral health services in their community, by donating supplies like toothbrushes, paste and floss to […]
Providing Dental Care to Pinal County’s Children
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is committed to oral health education and providing preventive dental care to children. As such, the foundation has invested in Sun Life Family Health Center through the Community Dental Program. With a donation of $18,000, the Community Dental Program will provide oral hygiene instruction, dental screenings and fluoride varnish […]
Delta Dental of Arizona Donates Nearly $500,000 to Statewide Nonprofits
Delta Dental of Arizona, through the charitable Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, has been committed to expanding access to oral health education and preventive dental care, especially for children and expectant mothers. In 2017, we will provide nearly $500,000 in grants to 29 Arizona community groups serving high-risk children and families, pregnant mothers, dental health awareness programs […]
How to Make (And Keep) Patients Happy
Unfortunately, a trip to the dentist isn’t the most exciting errand. But as a dental professional, you have the power to change your patients’ attitude. You make healthy smiles happen. Here’s how to make it happen for patients when they walk out the door: Know your patients. Your office isn’t the DMV—make every patient interaction […]
Essential Oils in Dental Products and Practice
Essential oils are everywhere. These popular potions are popping up on Pinterest in the form of DIY toothpaste and even as a drug-free fix for dental anxiety. But are essential oils all they’re cracked up to be? We explore a few uses: Oil Pulling The oil supposedly cleans the mouth by swishing a vegetable-based oil […]
The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Dental Work
Access to basic preventive dental care is available to many Americans, but more complicated procedures can come with a price tag. To compensate for convenience and cost, some Americans are opting for “Do-It-Yourself dentistry.” Whether through instructional videos or mail-order kits, adults of all ages are trying teeth DIYs. The truth is that most dental DIYs […]
Dental Jokes and Comics to Crack You Up
Get ready to laugh, because we have the funniest dental jokes known to man. We love our teeth, but sometimes we have to poke a little fun at them. That’s why we hope this collection of dental jokes doesn’t hurt their fillings. 😉 If the crown fits… Oh deer… Maybe this is why we don’t […]
Could Children’s Dental Coverage Change?
Children’s dental coverage can change year-after-year, but predicting that change is a bit more complicated. With a new administration taking charge in 2017, a change in children’s coverage could become a reality. Here are some possibilities: • Programs through Medicaid KidsCare, which is available through Medicaid/CHIP, offers health and dental benefits for children under the […]
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The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Dental Work
