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The Power Of Giving: Why Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy is more than the act of giving to a worthy cause. There is so much power in giving—to both the receiver and the giver.

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Prepare for Your Annual Eye Exam

Just like you visit your primary care doctor each year to keep up with your physical health, you should also have an annual eye exam to keep up with your eye health. In fact, having an eye exam each year is important to your overall health. It is where the first signs of serious heart conditions, like high blood pressure, may show up. The eye is also the only area of the body where a doctor can have a clear view of blood vessels!

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Examining Oral Health and Wellness in Arizona

The Examining Oral Health and Wellness in Arizona 2023 report is a state-wide look into Arizonans behaviors and opinions relating to oral health. Delta Dental of Arizona requested the research, which included 300 Arizonans ages 18+ and 300 Arizona parents of children 12 and under. Here are 3 key findings from the report:

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How to Boost Your Health With Sleep

When you’ve had a great night’s sleep, you wake up feeling rested, alert and ready to tackle the day. That’s because your body and brain have had a chance to recover! On the other hand, a lack of sleep will leave you feeling tired and can increase your risk for a wide range of health problems, impacting your mood, heart, physical health, oral health and more.

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7 Ways to Fight Stress and Improve Your Health

Stress is more than just a burden. Over 1 in 4 Americans claim it shuts down their ability to function most days, according to one report. But the dangers go beyond loss of productivity. Stress is linked to headaches, depression, dementia, high blood pressure, heart issues and more. It can even harm your oral and vision health.

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Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Zucchini Dill Fritters

This mouth-healthy recipe is loaded with flavor and smile-friendly ingredients! Hot or cold, serve the savory patties as an appetizer, a quick snack, or crumbled over a salad. They’re even easy to take on the go!

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Improving Dental Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs

Children with special health care needs need extra help to keep their teeth and gums healthy. With the right support it is possible for them to keep a healthy smile.

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5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Blue Light from Digital Screens

Do you find your eyes feeling tired or dry after working long hours at your desk job? That’s because spending too many hours staring at a digital screen with blue light can cause your eyes to work too hard. But what is blue light and how does it affect our eyes?

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L-R: Nicole Petit, RDH; Sandra Badzak, PCA; Michael Jones, President & CEO, Delta Dental of Arizona; Josefa Pucti, PCA; Susan Dimpfel, RN; and Dr. Nimit Agarwal, MD, FACP

HOPE Program Increases Impact 5000% in Less Than a Year

I have worked in philanthropy for over 20 years, primarily on the funding side, with literally hundreds of programs, program directors, nonprofit staff, grant writers and foundation staff. All the programs had goals and benchmarks to achieve as part of their grants. The vast majority of programs reached their goals.  Some needed additional time, some […]

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Raise A Glass to Fluoride in Water

Discover the importance of fluoride in water and its impact on oral health. Explore what fluoride is, how it protects and potential risks.

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