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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Courtney Verrill
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Courtney is the Social Media Specialist for Delta Dental of Arizona. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Visual Journalism from Brooks Institute and has a background in all forms of content creation, including photography, videography and copywriting. Courtney is obsessed with her three dogs, Toby, Rocky and Joey. She also enjoys visiting the otter exhibit at aquariums, all things Halloween and scream-singing to Taylor Swift.
Recent blog posts written by Courtney Verrill
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?
5 Ways to Stay Hydrated in the Arizona Heat
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Hydrate throughout the day with our 5 simple and effective ways to make sure you are getting enough water.
Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Justin Waters
Our dentist spotlight is Dr. Justin Waters of Serenity Smiles in Scottsdale, Arizona who specializes in general dentistry.
Small Businesses Are the Heart of Arizona
Think of your favorite local bakery, jewelry shop, restaurant, flower shop or even your dentist’s office. Most likely, these are all small businesses! Arizona’s small businesses make a big impact on the economy and are at the heart of what makes our state unique. “There are so many opportunities for small business here in Arizona,” […]
Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Chris Olson
Say hello to Dr. Chris Olson of Olson Orthodontics in Arizona, our dentist spotlight! Dr. Olson specializes in orthodontics and is passionate about changing people’s confidence and lives. He provides care or adults and children at his practices in Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Verrado, Arizona. An Arizona native, Dr. Olson graduated from the University […]
5 Black Dental Pioneers Who Made History
Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to 7000 B.C. As dental knowledge grew, aspiring dentists learned through apprenticeships that were often denied to women and people of color. When the first dental school opened in 1840, it would not teach people of color. According to the American Dental Education Association, the […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Employee Benefits for Better Health
Congratulations! You have a job that offers employee benefits. Now what? To make the most out of your benefits package, you need to understand what it covers. Here are 5 tips to help you dig into your company’s health and wellness benefits. Tip #1: Review all plan materials You could be leaving valuable savings on […]
Are Cost Concerns Delaying Dental Cleanings? Survey Says Yes
Public opinion research released from the Delta Dental Institute found that U.S. adults were more likely to report that concerns about inflation and rising prices, rather than concerns about COVID-19, prompted them to delay oral health care. The poll found that 95% of adults agree oral health is essential to overall health. Almost 6 in […]
Celebrating Our Customer Service Team
Here at Delta Dental of Arizona, we love celebrating our hard-working employees. That’s why we wanted to give our customer service team a very special shoutout during Customer Service Week! This week-long recognition celebrates the tremendous work that our own customer service professionals bring to Delta Dental of Arizona. Our customer service team is made […]